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City and County of Swansea

City in Swansea, United Kingdom

Overview

City and County of Swansea, located on Wales' stunning southern coastline, blends lively city life with easy access to beaches and the natural wonders of the Gower Peninsula. With its maritime heritage, thriving arts scene, and friendly locals, Swansea offers both relaxation and adventure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Swansea
Population
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.58°, -4.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
77
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,436
Local Cost
$1,430
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
94
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
27.3°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1104 mm
Internet Speed
384 Mbps
Upload
199 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
16
Parks
11
Transport
41
Walk Score
41
Footways
82.0
Airport
SWS
Distance
5 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.

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