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House prices in Swansea
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Swansea is worth £206,087, up 1.1% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £328,777.
That's 24% below the UK average of £271,295.
Swansea house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Swansea
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £328,777 ▲ +0.8%
- Semi-detached £211,318 ▲ +1.8%
- Terraced £169,566 ▲ +1.9%
- Flat £109,747 ▼ -3.1%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 178 CARMEL ROAD, SA1 7LD | £160,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 CARIG GARDENS, SA1 6TL | £85,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 50 GWALIA CRESCENT, SA4 4DN | £180,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 BEAUCHAMP WALK, SA4 6AE | £275,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 119 TAL Y COED, SA4 0XR | £227,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 HEOL Y NANT, SA6 5HB | £105,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 19 HEOL CAE COPYN, SA4 6SF | £300,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 YSTRAD ROAD, SA5 4BT | £155,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 50 ST ELMO AVENUE, SA1 8DP | £145,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 29 MAES Y GOLLEN, SA2 8HQ | £90,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Swansea costs 5.4× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Swansea ranks nationally →
Swansea is the 38th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 86,634 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Swansea.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 41.7%
- Median floor area 81 m²
- Median annual energy cost £847
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Bridgend £207,915
- House prices in Gwynedd £203,619
- House prices in Torfaen £201,540
- House prices in Denbighshire £200,146
- House prices in Conwy £213,240
- House prices in Caerphilly £198,809
- House prices in Flintshire £213,863
- House prices in Wrexham £214,317
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Swansea?
- The average house price in Swansea is £206,087, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Swansea changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Swansea have risen +1.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Swansea by property type?
- Latest average prices in Swansea:
- detached homes: £328,777
- semi-detached homes: £211,318
- terraced homes: £169,566
- flats: £109,747
- Is Swansea affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Swansea costs 5.4× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Swansea ranks nationally.
- Is Swansea an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Swansea costs £206,087 — 24% less than the UK average of £271,295. Swansea is the 38th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Swansea?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Swansea's average of £206,087, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Swansea?
- On a typical Swansea sale at £206,087, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,500–£3,700, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Swansea?
- Moving home in Swansea typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.