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Swansea, United Kingdom
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Swansea is a large city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 300,352. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 300,352 |
| Population Density | 1,995 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.6208°, -3.9432° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,464 |
| Median Age | 41.3 years |
About Swansea
Swansea is a large city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 300,352. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Swansea vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Swansea vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,464 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,464 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $894 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| 75% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 153 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 5 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.0% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 25.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $254,060 |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,162 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.4% |
| Housing Units | 120,141 |
Property Tax
Climate in Swansea
Swansea has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1269 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 150.6 sq mi (390.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6208°N, 3.9432°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Swansea has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.8% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 51.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,995/sq mi |
| Total Area | 150.6 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 5 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.0% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 25.3% |
Colleges & Universities in Swansea
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afan College | College | — | Visit → |
| Coleg Sir Gâr - Gelli Aur Campus | College | — | Visit → |
| Coleg Sir Gâr, Ammanford | College | — | — |
| Coleg Sir Gâr, Graig | College | — | — |
| Gower College Swansea - Gorseinon Campus | College | — | Visit → |
| Gower College Swansea - Llwyn y Bryn | College | — | Visit → |
| Gower College Swansea - Sketty Hall | College | — | Visit → |
| Gower College Swansea Tycoch | College | — | — |
| Maesteg College | College | — | — |
| Neath Port Talbot College | College | — | — |
| Neath Port Talbot College Craft Training Centre | College | — | — |
| Swansea College | College | — | — |
| Swansea University Bay Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Swansea University Singleton Park Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| UWTSD - Mount Pleasant Campus | University | — | — |
| UWTSD Swansea | University | — | — |
Schools in Swansea
115+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol Sain Thomas | — | — | — | — |
| Townhill Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Gore Comprehensive | — | — | — | — |
| St. Thomas Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Brynmill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Terrace Road Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sea View Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gors Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryn-y-Môr | — | — | — | — |
| Christchurch Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Helen's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ffynone House School Trust | — | — | — | — |
| Oakleigh House School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Crug Glas | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph's Cathedral Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol Sain Thomas | — | — | — | — |
| St. Therese R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tregwyr Infants' School | — | — | — | — |
| Crymlyn Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Olchfa School | — | — | — | — |
| Gendros Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Science Department | — | — | — | — |
| Languages Department | — | — | — | — |
| Humanities Department | — | — | — | — |
| Sixth Form Block | — | — | — | — |
| English Department | — | — | — | — |
| Geography/ICT Department | — | — | — | — |
| Main Hall | — | — | — | — |
| South Hall | — | — | — | — |
| Art and Design Department | — | — | — | — |
| Music Department | — | — | — | — |
| Reception | — | — | — | — |
| Hendrefoilan Nursery and Wrap Around | — | — | — | — |
| Cafeteria | — | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — | — |
| New Block | — | — | — | — |
| Tre-Gŵyr Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Mayals Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishopston Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Townhill Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Penyrheol Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Baglan Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin | — | — | — | — |
| Blaenbaglan Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tywyn Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tre Uchaf Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pengelli Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Awel-y-Môr Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhos-Afan | — | — | — | — |
| Crwys Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gŵyr | — | — | — | — |
| Gowerton School | — | — | — | — |
| Ynysmaerdy Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Waunarlwydd Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Long Stone School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg y Login Fach | — | — | — | — |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Melin Infants' School | — | — | — | — |
| Melin Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Dylan Thomas Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Dunvant Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hendrefoilan Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Gore Comprehensive | — | — | — | — |
| Coedffranc Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Parkland Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Newton Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Whitestone Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Portmead Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Thomas Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gymraeg y Cwm | — | — | — | — |
| Pentrechwyth Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Illtyd`s RC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pentrehafod School | — | — | — | — |
| Hafod Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pen y Fro Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Olchfa School | — | — | — | — |
| Sketty Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Brynmill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Terrace Road Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sea View Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gors Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Clwyd Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Arfryn Education Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Blaen-y-maes Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwyrosydd Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gorseinon Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Vaughan R.C. School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Lôn Las | — | — | — | — |
| Plasmarl Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Brynhyfryd Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Talycopa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Trallwn Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Glais Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Morriston Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryn-y-Môr | — | — | — | — |
| Birchgrove Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Penllergaer Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Killay Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Oystermouth Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ynystawe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Felindre | — | — | — | — |
| Craigfelen Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Christchurch Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Helen's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishopston Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pontlliw Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gorseinon Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Pontybrenin Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Llangyfelach Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Glyncollen Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Clydach Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Clydach Infants School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Swansea
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XL:UK Radio | afrobeat, asian urban hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Easy 50s | — | MP3 | |
| Nation 60s | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| RustRadio | metal | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Swansea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s Swansea Bay | ||||
| Aberdulais Falls Visitor Centre | ||||
| Afan Forest Mining museum | ||||
| Cefn Coed Colliery Museum | ||||
| Dylan Thomas Centre | ||||
| Egypt Centre | ||||
| Glynn Vivian Art Gallery | ||||
| Heritage Centre | ||||
| National Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Oriel Science | ||||
| Parc Howard Museum | ||||
| Porthcawl Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum Collections Centre | ||||
| Swansea Museum Tramway Centre |
Libraries in Swansea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammanford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brynhyfryd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clydach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clydach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwmafan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorseinon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gowerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gowerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Killay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanelli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llywnhendy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Port Talbot Library and Information Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Oystermouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penlan Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontardawe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porthcawl Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resolven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Learning Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| School Learning Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seven Sisters Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Sketty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Wales Miner's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taibach Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ystradgynlais Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Swansea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanelli Indoor Market | |||||
| Neath Indoor Market | |||||
| Swansea Market |
Hotels in Swansea
15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Swansea
85 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Swansea
73 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Swansea
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Swansea
6 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Swansea
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Swansea
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Swansea
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Swansea
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Swansea
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Swansea
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Swansea
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Swansea
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Swansea
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Swansea
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Swansea
6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Swansea
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Swansea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Swansea
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | — | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | — | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Aberporth Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crymych Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gorrel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lundy Island Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pembrey West Wales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Swansea
27 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bonymaen Post Office | |
| Briton Ferry Post Office | |
| Brondeg PO | |
| Carnglas Road Post Office | |
| Fairway Post Office | |
| Fforestfach Post Office | |
| Killay Post Office | |
| Llansamlet | |
| Mail Boxes Etc. | |
| Mayhill Post Office | |
| Mayhill Post Office | |
| Morrison Road Post Office | |
| Mumbles Post Office | |
| Murton Village Store & Post Office | |
| Parkway Post Office | |
| Penrhiwtyn Post Office | |
| Penyrheol Post Office | |
| Pontlliw Post Office and Village Store | |
| The City Of Swansea Post Office | |
| The City Of Swansea Post Office | |
| Three Crosses Post Office | |
| Town Hill Post Office | |
| Trallwn Post Office | |
| Uplands Newsagents | |
| Waunarlwydd Post Office | |
| West End Stores and Post Office | |
| Ynysymaerdy Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Swansea
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic Therapy & Rehab Services | ||
| Mumbles Clinic | ||
| Mumbles Podiatry | ||
| The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Swansea
140 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 'The Pines' Congregational Church, Upper Killay | |
| Ainon Chapel | |
| All Saints, Kilvey | |
| All Saints, Kilvey | |
| All Saints' Church | |
| Argyll and Rhyddings Park | |
| Bethel | |
| Bethel Chapel | |
| Bethel Evangelical Church | |
| Bethesda Chapel | |
| Brunswick Christian Centre | |
| Caersalem | |
| Caersalem | |
| Capel Sion | |
| Capel y Crwys | |
| Capel y Trinity | |
| Capel y Trinity | |
| Carmel Chapel | |
| Castleton Chapel | |
| Chaplaincy |
Quick Facts
Around Swansea
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Swansea
101 places within 15 km
- • Carreg Bica Stone
- • Cilifor Top Hillfort
- • Cockett Standing Stone
- • Gorseinon Gorsedd Circle
- • Hen Biniwn Grange (ruin)
- + 10 more
- • ABCC Meeting Point
- • Aberavon Beach
- • Bracelet Bay Beach
- • Brandy Cove
- • Brandy Cove
- + 11 more
- • Ivy Tower
- • Loughor Castle
- • Morris Castle
- • Neath Castle
- • Oystermouth Castle
- + 2 more
- • Bacon Hole
- • Cathole Cave
- • Guzzle Hole
- • Leather's Hole
- • Blank Studio
- • Caricature Gallery
- • Grey Dog Gallery
- • GS Artists
- • The Studio Glass & Stuff
- • Bryn-Dafydd
- • Cefn Bryn
- • Cefn Drum
- • Cefn Morfydd
- • Cilifor Top
- + 30 more
- • Bethel Calvinistic Methodist Chapel
- • Clyne Valley Brick and Tile Works
- • Gnoll house
- • Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station (WWII)
- • Hafod Lime Kiln
- + 11 more
- • Cromen
- • Snaple Point
- • Three Cliffs Corner
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Swansea
What is the population of Swansea?
Swansea has a population of 300,352 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,995 people per square mile, spread across 150.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Swansea expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,464, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $254,060 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,162 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Swansea?
Swansea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches.
How is the job market in Swansea?
The unemployment rate in Swansea is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $894. There are 153 business establishments in the area, including 42 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Swansea?
The median home value in Swansea is $254,060. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,162. The homeownership rate is 62.6%.
How are the schools in Swansea?
32.8% of adults in Swansea hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Swansea?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Swansea is 4.8% White, 1% Black or African American, 5.4% Asian. 94.5% of residents speak only English at home. 4.1% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability.