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Property investment stats for Clydach (Swansea), Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Clydach.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Clydach sits just outside Swansea and offers a mix of affordability and recent growth that’s hard to ignore. The median price per square foot is £183 per sq ft, which is relatively low compared to many other parts of the country. Over the past year, capital growth changed by 16.2%, and the three-year figure stands at 19.1%, with annualised growth over that period at 6.0%. This suggests that, despite its modest profile, the area has seen some real momentum lately.

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Key investment stats for Clydach

Median price per sq ft

£183 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

16.2%

Sales in past year

92

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Clydach

Live prices in Clydach (Swansea), Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£260,000

25% of properties below...

£178,125

75% of properties below...

£347,500

Most expensive property

£950,000

Live listings

50

Median days on market

46

Should you invest in Clydach?

Opportunities

  • The price-to-income ratio is 3.8, which means homes are much more affordable than in many UK towns and cities.
  • Rental yields in the top postcode district are 5.7%, making it worth a look for buy-to-let investors seeking steady returns.
  • The typical three-bedroom house is on the market for £239,975, which could appeal to families and investors alike given the high families household percentile.

Risks

  • Annual sales are 92, so liquidity could be an issue if you need to sell quickly.
  • Properties spend around 46 days on the market, which suggests demand is steady but not frenzied.
  • The degree-educated and professionals/managerial population percentiles are both on the low side, hinting at limited demand from high-income tenants or buyers.

Outlook

With the area’s capital growth over the past year at 16.2%, and annualised growth over three years at 6.0%, there’s a sense that Clydach is on the up. The strong presence of families and a high student population percentile could help underpin local demand for both sales and lettings. Affordability remains a key strength, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.8 keeping the market accessible to a wide range of buyers.

Liquidity is reasonable, though not exceptional, with 92 homes changing hands each year and a typical sale taking 46 days. Investors should keep an eye on the area’s professional and degree-educated demographics, as these are lower than the national average and may shape the type of tenant or buyer most attracted to the area. Overall, I’d say Clydach offers a blend of stability and potential — especially for those willing to look beyond the big city headlines.

Live properties in Clydach

Investment properties in Clydach (Swansea), Wales

5 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 174 days

£400,000 - Offers in Region of

5 bedroom detached house for sale

35 Graig Road, Trebanos, Pontardawe...

Slow to sell properties in Clydach (Swansea), Wales
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
Reduced by 12%

£220,000

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Swansea Road, Trebanos, Swansea, SA...

Big price drop properties in Clydach (Swansea), Wales
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Best places to invest in Clydach

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SA65.7%4.3%£187 / sq ft
2SA8-9.1%£205 / sq ft

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Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.