Living in Swansea, West Glamorgan
Thinking of moving to Swansea? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Swansea, West Glamorgan - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Pollen forecast for Swansea
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around Swansea
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Recent Sold Prices in Swansea
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| APARTMENT 114, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £78,000 | Flat | Feb 2023 |
| APARTMENT 113, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £67,500 | Flat | Feb 2019 |
| APARTMENT 105, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £100,000 | Flat | Jun 2017 |
| APARTMENT 201, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £108,000 | Flat | Apr 2017 |
| APARTMENT 302, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £120,000 | Flat | Jul 2014 |
| APARTMENT 214, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £70,500 | Flat | Jul 2013 |
| APARTMENT 311, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £76,000 | Flat | Jun 2009 |
| APARTMENT 311, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £84,000 | Flat | Dec 2008 |
| APARTMENT 101, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £130,500 | Flat | Apr 2008 |
| APARTMENT 301, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £175,000 | Flat | Dec 2007 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Swansea
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Terrace Road Primary School | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Sea View Community Primary School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| St Helen's Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| St Thomas Community Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Waun Wen Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Townhill Community Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Hafod Primary School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Y.G.G. Bryn-Y-Mor | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| Danygraig Primary School | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pentrehafod School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Dylan Thomas Community School | Not rated | 1.9 mi |
Broadband in Swansea
Local Amenities in Swansea
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0.2 mi
- Museum Park 0.3 mi
- Museum Green 0.3 mi
- Pitch 0.4 mi
- Amy Dillwyn Park 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Food Warehouse 0.2 mi
- Aldi 0.2 mi
- Lidl 0.3 mi
- Tesco 0.3 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.4 mi
Train Stations
- Swansea Rail Station 0.3 mi
- Llansamlet Rail Station 3.7 mi
- Gowerton Rail Station 4.4 mi
- Skewen Rail Station 5 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic 0.1 mi
- Well Pharmacy 0.1 mi
- Kingsway Surgery 0.1 mi
- Well Pharmacy 0.2 mi
- Boots 0.2 mi
GP Surgeries
- Briton Ferry Health Centre Sa112fp 5 mi
Planning & Heritage in Swansea
No special planning designations found near the town centre.