House prices in Swansea
The median price paid for a home in Swansea was £195,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,533 sales. House prices in Swansea did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 18.2% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Swansea was 7% lower than the median for Wales (£210,000). The average private rent in Swansea was £852 a month in August 2026, 6.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). Swansea had 7.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Swansea stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Swansea had the 41st biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+18.2%).
House prices in Swansea
The median price paid in Swansea was £195,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,533 sales, or £2,273 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £332,250 | 588 | £3,013 | +0.0% | +21.7% | £330,000 |
| Semi-detached | £210,000 | 823 | £2,389 | +5.0% | +27.3% | £215,000 |
| Terraced | £150,000 | 912 | £1,776 | −1.0% | +19.1% | £160,000 |
| Flats | £119,000 | 210 | £2,147 | −8.5% | +1.3% | £140,000 |
Compared with Wales and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea | £195,000 | 0.0% | +18.2% | £2,273 | −1.3% |
| Wales | £210,000 | +2.4% | +18.3% | £2,473 | +1.8% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Swansea sold for a median £2,273 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 8% lower than the figure for Wales (£2,473).
Swansea has the 53rd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th lowest of 22 local authorities in Wales.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 7th biggest fall of 22 local authorities in Wales.
Rents in Swansea
The average private rent in Swansea was £852 a month in August 2026, 6.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in Swansea are 41.8% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Swansea has the 87th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th highest of 22 local authorities in Wales.
How many homes sell in Swansea
2,249 homes were sold in Swansea in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.89 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Swansea were 0.6% up on the year before and 26.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 78th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th fewest of 22 local authorities in Wales.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Swansea
The police recorded 18,912 crimes in Swansea in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.4 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Swansea fell 4.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 8.4% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.33 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.02 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.81 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.24 |
Swansea has the 133rd lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 6th lowest of 22 local authorities in Wales.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Swansea
91.6% of premises in Swansea can get gigabit broadband and 98.7% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 85.3% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 120th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
86.1% of premises in Swansea get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Swansea
In the year ending June 2025, 11,408 people moved to Swansea from elsewhere in the UK and 12,622 moved away, a net loss of 1,214 (4.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Neath Port Talbot 2,132
- Cardiff 797
- Carmarthenshire 784
Most moved out to
- Neath Port Talbot 1,233
- Carmarthenshire 1,004
- Cardiff 912
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Swansea
How much does a house cost in Swansea?
The median price paid for a home in Swansea was £195,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £332,250; semi-detached £210,000; terraced £150,000; flats £119,000.
Are house prices in Swansea going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Swansea did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 18.2%. Across Wales prices rose 2.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Swansea?
The average private rent in Swansea was £852 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £688; 2 bed £797; 3 bed £897; 4+ bed £1,275.
Is Swansea a safe place to live?
Swansea had 7.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 133rd lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for Wales was 8.7. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Swansea?
85.3% of premises in Swansea can get full fibre and 91.6% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Neath Port Talbot 17 km
- Bridgend 30 km
- Carmarthenshire 32 km
- Rhondda Cynon Taf 35 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 43 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.