Area guide · Swansea

Living in Penllergaer

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

At a glance

Penllergaer is a village in Swansea, Wales with a population of 3,578. The average house price is £296,263 and the overall crime rate is 76.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Penllergaer ranks

Affordability
#125 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#68 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,578

Avg House Price

£296,263

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)

Penllergaer's detached homes (£339,661) command roughly 1.6× the price of a terraced (£213,929).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Penllergaer prices have risen 64% over the last 9 years (£180,921 → £296,263).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£339,661	£333,998	46
Semi-Detached	£248,061	£262,748	32
Terraced	£213,929	£193,000	7
Flat	£215,000	£215,000	1

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Penllergaer: 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

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Penllergaer 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	3,578
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 Penllergaer?

The average house price in Penllergaer is £296,263 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Penllergaer is a terraced, with an average price of £213,929.

Is Penllergaer a safe place to live?

Penllergaer 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 Penllergaer?

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

How big is Penllergaer?

Penllergaer is a settlement in Swansea with a population of approximately 3,578.

Most compared with

How does Penllergaer stack up against its neighbours?

Ammanford

Penllergaer

House price: £194,613 · £296,263
Crime rate: 66.5 · 76.3
Distance: 8.6 mi

Baglan

Penllergaer

House price: £214,568 · £296,263
Crime rate: 78.4 · 76.3
Distance: 8.8 mi

Bishopston

Penllergaer

House price: £520,255 · £296,263
Crime rate: 76.1 · 76.3
Distance: 6.3 mi

Burry Port

Penllergaer

House price: £203,729 · £296,263
Crime rate: 66.3 · 76.3
Distance: 10.3 mi

Clydach

Penllergaer

House price: £201,494 · £296,263
Crime rate: 76.4 · 76.3
Distance: 5.5 mi

Cwmavon

Penllergaer

House price: £164,826 · £296,263
Crime rate: 69.3 · 76.3
Distance: 11.2 mi

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