Wales

Cost of living in Swansea

Data last updated: 12 May 2026

£32,091/yr
Average earnings
£185,000
Average house price
£2,238/yr
Council tax (Band D)
£189/mo
Est. energy & water

Rent in Swansea

Rent data is not currently available for Swansea. This data is sourced from ONS and currently covers England only.

Source: ONS Private Rental Market Statistics

Earnings in Swansea

The average annual salary for residents of Swansea is £32,091.

Median
£32,091
per year
Mean
£35,131
per year

We use the median (middle value) as the average throughout this site. This is more representative than the mean, which can be skewed by extremely high or low values.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)

House prices in Swansea

The average house price in Swansea is £185,000.

  • Detached
    £320,000
  • Semi-detached
    £193,250
  • Terraced
    £142,000
  • Flat
    £127,000

Source: ONS / HM Land Registry

Council tax in Swansea

Band D council tax in Swansea is £2,238 per year.

  • Band A
    £1,492
  • Band B
    £1,741
  • Band C
    £1,990
  • Band D
    Benchmark
    £2,238
  • Band E
    £2,736
  • Band F
    £3,233
  • Band G
    £3,730
  • Band H
    £4,477
  • Band I
    £5,223

Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government

Energy costs in Swansea

A typical household in Swansea pays approximately £1,641/year (£137/month) for gas and electricity.

Annual
£1,641
per year
Monthly
£137
per month

Energy region: South Wales

This estimate is based on the Ofgem price cap for a typical dual-fuel household using 2,700 kWh of electricity and 11,500 kWh of gas per year, paying by Direct Debit. Your actual costs will depend on your usage, tariff, and whether you're on a fixed deal.

Source: Ofgem Energy Price Cap, Q2 2026

Water costs in Swansea

The average annual water and sewerage bill for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water customers is £627/year (£52/month).

Annual
£627
per year
Monthly
£52
per month

Water company: Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

Water bills vary based on whether you have a meter and your household's water usage. This figure is the company average for unmetered customers.

Source: Water UK / Discover Water, 2026-27

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Data on this page is sourced from: ONS Private Rental Market Statistics, ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, ONS / HM Land Registry House Price Statistics, MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government council tax data, Ofgem Energy Price Cap, and Water UK / Discover Water. All official data is published under the Open Government Licence.