C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilSwansea
Crime Rate
Above Average for a Welsh suburb
15% above the national average.
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Demographics
😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters
Interactive liveability map of Cwmbwrla showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Cwmbwrla boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Cwmdu

suburb

C+

0.6 km away

Mayhill

suburb

C

0.8 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Plentiful
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Plentiful

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Ample
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Plentiful

Transport Links

train
Gowerton
Train
motorway
J46M4
Motorway
motorway
J47M4
Motorway

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Gendros Primary School
Maes Derw
Clwyd Community Primary School
Portmead Primary School

Cwmbwrla House Prices

The average house price in Cwmbwrla is £135,250, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Cwmbwrla house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Cwmbwrla graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£135,250

Detached house prices

£265,167

Semi-detached house prices

£152,678

Terraced house prices

£129,688

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cwmbwrla a nice place to live?

Cwmbwrla is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.

How safe is Cwmbwrla?

Cwmbwrla has an above average crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 86 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 15% above the national average, and 23% above the Swansea average.

What are the demographics of Cwmbwrla?

The majority of residents in Cwmbwrla identify as White (British) (84%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The most common religion is No religion (51%).