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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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.
Nearest GP surgeries to Swansea
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Surgery | 37 the Kingsway, Swansea | 0.1 mi | 01792 650716 |
| Nicholl Street Medical Centre | Nicholl St Medical Centr, 33 Nicholl Street, Swansea | 0.4 mi | 01792 653548 |
| Abertawe Medical Partners | 151 St. Helens Road, Swansea | 0.5 mi | 01792 476576 |
| Brunswick Health Centre | Phillips Parade, Swansea | 0.7 mi | 01792 643001 |
| Mayhill Surgery | Mountain View Health Centre, 51 Mayhill Road, Mayhill, Swansea | 0.8 mi | 01792 957600 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Swansea
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well | 38 the Kingsway, Swansea | 0.1 mi | 01792 458883 |
| Well | Unit 4, Urban Village, 215 High Street, Swansea | 0.2 mi | 01792 654859 |
| Boots | 17 the Quadrant, Swansea | 0.2 mi | 01792 643461 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 35-36 St. Davids Arcade, the Quadrant, Swansea | 0.2 mi | 01792 464653 |
| Well | 165 St. Helens Road, Swansea | 0.4 mi | 01792 460655 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Swansea
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craddock Street Dental Surgery | 2-3 Craddock Street, Swansea | 0.2 mi | |
| Time for Teeth Hmp Swansea | 200 Oystermouth Road, Swansea | 0.5 mi | |
| Russell Street Dental Practice | 27 Russell Street, Swansea | 0.5 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 65 Walter Road, Swansea | 0.7 mi | |
| St James Dental Practice | 71 Walter Road, Swansea | 0.8 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Swansea
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120, WALTER ROAD | £185,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| APARTMENT 214, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £69,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 70, MANSEL STREET | £113,000 | Terraced | Dec 2024 |
| 97, WALTER ROAD | £325,000 | Terraced | Aug 2024 |
| KINGSWAY HOUSE, 50, THE KINGSWAY | £105,000 | Terraced | Mar 2024 |
| 63, MANSEL STREET | £155,000 | Terraced | Feb 2023 |
| APARTMENT 114, PEARL HOUSE, 43, PRINCESS WAY | £78,000 | Flat | Feb 2023 |
| FLAT 1, THE POST HOUSE, 36, THE KINGSWAY | £42,000 | Flat | Dec 2021 |
| 1 - 3, EBENEZER STREET | £380,000 | Detached | Jan 2020 |
| 7C, GORE TERRACE | £66,000 | Terraced | Oct 2016 |
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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
- Boots 0.2 mi
- Superdrug 0.2 mi
Planning & Heritage in Swansea
No special planning designations found near the town centre.