A
Liveable Score

Excellent Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilSwansea
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh village
25% above the national average.
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Demographics
🌻 Retirees
Interactive liveability map of Penmaen showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Penmaen 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+
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Nearby Places

Nicholaston

village

A

1.3 km away

Parkmill

village

B+

1.7 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Pennard Primary School
Bishopston Primary School
Llanrhidian Primary School
Bishopston Comprehensive School

Penmaen House Prices

The average house price in Penmaen is £410,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Penmaen house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£410,000

Detached house prices

£470,000

Semi-detached house prices

£300,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penmaen a nice place to live?

Yes, Penmaen is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in Wales. It particularly appeals to retirees.

How safe is Penmaen?

Penmaen has a high crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 94 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 25% above the national average, and 34% above the Swansea average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.

What are the demographics of Penmaen?

The majority of residents in Penmaen identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The most common religion is Christian (56%).