C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilSwansea
Crime Rate
Above Average for a Welsh suburb
6% above the national average.
Vibe
🚶‍♀️ No Car Needed
Demographics
👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Fforest-fach 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. Fforest-fach 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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Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

train
Gowerton
Train
motorway
J47M4
Motorway
motorway
J46M4
Motorway

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Penllergaer Primary School
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw
Llangyfelach Primary School
Gendros Primary School

Fforest-fach House Prices

The average house price in Fforest-fach is £144,625, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Fforest-fach house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Fforest-fach graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£144,625

Detached house prices

£241,000

Semi-detached house prices

£162,100

Terraced house prices

£131,425

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fforest-fach a nice place to live?

Fforest-fach 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.

How safe is Fforest-fach?

Fforest-fach has an above average crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 79 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 6% above the national average, and 13% above the Swansea average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.

What are the demographics of Fforest-fach?

The majority of residents in Fforest-fach identify as White (British) (87%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (90%). The most common religion is No religion (56%).