Area guide · Swansea

Living in Bishopston

A snapshot of life in Bishopston, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bishopston is a village in Swansea, Wales with a population of 3,286. The average house price is £520,255 and the overall crime rate is 76.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bishopston ranks

Affordability
#146 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#67 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,286

Avg House Price

£520,255

Crime Rate

76.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

371 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,217

Median Age

43.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bishopston's semi-detached homes (£749,928) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£310,324).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bishopston prices have risen 62% over the last 9 years (£320,954 → £520,255).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£459,661	£437,500	14
Semi-Detached	£749,928	£654,000	18
Terraced	£674,593	£669,000	18
Flat	£310,324	£285,000	27

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bishopston is 76.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bishopston: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Bishopston averages 371 Mbps — 271% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bishopston homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.5
% Rated C or Above	62.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,115

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,286
Median Age	43.9
Median Household Income	£29,217
Employment Rate	50.9%
Owner Occupied	62.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bishopston?

The average house price in Bishopston is £520,255 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bishopston?

The most affordable entry point in Bishopston is a flat, with an average price of £310,324.

Is Bishopston a safe place to live?

Bishopston has a recorded crime rate of 76.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Bishopston?

Average broadband download speeds in Bishopston are around 371 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.2% of premises.

How big is Bishopston?

Bishopston is a settlement in Swansea with a population of approximately 3,286.

Most compared with

How does Bishopston stack up against its neighbours?

Ammanford

Bishopston

House price: £194,613 · £520,255
Crime rate: 66.5 · 76.1
Distance: 14.9 mi

Baglan

Bishopston

House price: £214,568 · £520,255
Crime rate: 78.4 · 76.1
Distance: 10.5 mi

Bishopston

Burry Port

House price: £520,255 · £203,729
Crime rate: 76.1 · 66.3
Distance: 11.4 mi

Bishopston

Clydach

House price: £520,255 · £201,494
Crime rate: 76.1 · 76.4
Distance: 10.6 mi

Bishopston

Cwmavon

House price: £520,255 · £164,826
Crime rate: 76.1 · 69.3
Distance: 12.5 mi

Bishopston

Gorseinon

House price: £520,255 · £204,347
Crime rate: 76.1 · 76.4
Distance: 6.1 mi

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