Area guide · Swansea

Living in Gowerton

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

At a glance

Gowerton is a village in Swansea, Wales with a population of 7,447. The average house price is £245,602 and the overall crime rate is 76.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Gowerton ranks

Affordability
#96 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#69 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

7,447

Avg House Price

£245,602

Crime Rate

76.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

395 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,060

Median Age

45.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Gowerton's detached homes (£429,100) command roughly 5.2× the price of a flat (£83,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Gowerton prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£169,969 → £245,602).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£429,100	£360,000	15
Semi-Detached	£206,071	£220,000	28
Terraced	£167,853	£160,000	17
Flat	£83,000	£83,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Gowerton is 76.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Gowerton: 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

Gowerton averages 395 Mbps — 295% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Gowerton homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 54.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	68.6
% Rated C or Above	54.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,270

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,447
Median Age	45.3
Median Household Income	£29,060
Employment Rate	51.8%
Owner Occupied	66.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	32%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Gowerton?

The average house price in Gowerton is £245,602 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Gowerton is a flat, with an average price of £83,000.

Is Gowerton a safe place to live?

Gowerton has a recorded crime rate of 76.3 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 Gowerton?

Average broadband download speeds in Gowerton are around 395 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.5% of premises.

How big is Gowerton?

Gowerton is a settlement in Swansea with a population of approximately 7,447.

Most compared with

How does Gowerton stack up against its neighbours?

Ammanford

Gowerton

House price: £194,613 · £245,602
Crime rate: 66.5 · 76.3
Distance: 10.4 mi

Baglan

Gowerton

House price: £214,568 · £245,602
Crime rate: 78.4 · 76.3
Distance: 9.4 mi

Bishopston

Gowerton

House price: £520,255 · £245,602
Crime rate: 76.1 · 76.3
Distance: 4.5 mi

Burry Port

Gowerton

House price: £203,729 · £245,602
Crime rate: 66.3 · 76.3
Distance: 9.8 mi

Clydach

Gowerton

House price: £201,494 · £245,602
Crime rate: 76.4 · 76.3
Distance: 7.2 mi

Cwmavon

Gowerton

House price: £164,826 · £245,602
Crime rate: 69.3 · 76.3
Distance: 11.7 mi

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