City Pop. 160,547

Living in Swansea: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Swansea is 66/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 36/100 versus a median of 88/100.

On healthcare specifically, Swansea sits 8 points below the SA1 district figure of 92/100. That sits 16 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (89) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA1 postcode district.

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Swansea scores 66 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 6,751 crimes

↑ 26% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 2,161 crimes

↓ 11% below national average

Public order 1,911 crimes

↑ 83% above national average

Shoplifting 1,713 crimes

↑ 37% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 1,348 crimes

↑ 24% above national average

other 3,712 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 952 crimes
2 Nightclub 382 crimes
3 Supermarket 340 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 7.6 µg/m³

Green Space 77

Parks Ample 71

Sports Pitches Ample 104

Allotments Ample 10

Golf Courses Ample 7

Tennis Courts Ample 37

Bowling Greens Ample 16

Playgrounds Ample 93

Services

Schools

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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital32.8 mi

Weston General Hospital43.5 mi

Musgrove Park Hospital53 mi

Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust17.6 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks65.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%

26 GP surgeries in area

GP capacity14,571 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%

available across Swansea

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

96.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 3,366 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

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Employment rate49.5%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed49.5%Unemployed3.7%Retired22.6%Student9.9%Other inactive14.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial35.3%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary32.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership58.2%

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)

Bills

Council tax Swansea · 2025-26

A £1,429

B £1,667

C £1,905

D £2,143

E £2,619

F £3,095

G £3,572

H £4,286

Energy South Wales region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Average bill regional £502/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Swansea 0.8 mi

Llansamlet 3.4 mi

Gowerton 3.7 mi

J46 M4 2.8 mi

J46 M4 2.9 mi

J47 M4 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 130

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 235

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 100

Retail Shopping Ample 543

Takeaways Ample 124

Fitness Ample 40

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£186,000	939
Detached	£340,000	192
Semi-detached	£210,000	268
Terraced	£150,000	382
Flat / Maisonette	£130,000	97

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Swansea a nice place to live?

Yes, Swansea is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Swansea is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Swansea?

Swansea has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 36/100. There were 17,596 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Swansea?

The current median house price in Swansea is £186,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £150,000, flat £130,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 939 sales recorded in the past 12 months.