C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilSwansea
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh suburb
35% above the national average.
Vibe
🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife🚶‍♀️ No Car Needed
Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Morriston 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. Morriston 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
Ample
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
Ample
TakeawaysTakeaways
Plentiful

Transport Links

train
Llansamlet
Train
train
Skewen
Train
motorway
J45M4
Motorway
motorway
J46M4
Motorway
motorway
J44M4
Motorway
motorway
J47M4
Motorway

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Morriston Comprehensive School
Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School
Ynystawe Primary School

Morriston House Prices

The average house price in Morriston is £145,440, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Morriston house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£145,440

Detached house prices

£248,080

Semi-detached house prices

£172,376

Terraced house prices

£128,800

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morriston a nice place to live?

Morriston is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Morriston?

Morriston has a high crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 101 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 35% above the national average, and 44% above the Swansea average.

What are the demographics of Morriston?

The majority of residents in Morriston identify as White (British) (89%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.