Michaels Field Thistleboon, Swansea
29 addresses across 1 postcode (SA3), about 470 m (0.3 miles) long. USRN 39106501.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £463,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Swansea costs £2,238 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 7.1 km (4.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 310 m away, and Southend Gardens (0.4 hectares) is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 57 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kings Road Surgery, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £463,500 | £327,000 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £825,000 | £825,000 | £825,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £352,500 | £320,000 | £385,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £147,500 | £147,500 | £147,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 8 SA3 4JB | Detached | £327,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 18 SA3 4JB | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2022 | SEASCAPE SA3 4JB | Detached | £825,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | MARTONIE SA3 4JB | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2019 | IRENA SA3 4JB | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2019 | HONEYWOOD SA3 4JB | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2012 | CORRIE SA3 4JB | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2003 | 9 SA3 4JB | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2001 | SEASCAPE SA3 4JB | Detached | £147,500 | |
| 17 Nov 1999 | BRYNAWEL SA3 4JB | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 6 Feb 1998 | 9 SA3 4JB | Detached | £82,000 | |
| 5 Sep 1997 | IRENA SA3 4JB | Detached | £72,000 | |
| 12 Jul 1996 | MARTONIE SA3 4JB | Semi-detached | £67,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 155 m². Most common: House, detached (5); Bungalow, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (2); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Swansea in 2026-27: Band D £2,238 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,492 | £1,741 | £1,990 | £2,238 | £2,736 | £3,233 | £3,730 | £4,477 | £5,223 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (23% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 29 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 57 m and 64 m above sea level (61 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA3 4JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swansea 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Llansamlet 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nicholl Court Thistleboon | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swansea Bus Station Stand A | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knab Rock Car Park | 360 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 49 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kings Road Surgery | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mumbles Road Dental Practice | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Singleton Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Sketty Police Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest *Deposit & Withdrawal* The Cooperative Food Swansea Mumbles Road, Mumbles Cashzone | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,070 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Southend Gardens 4,000 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,570 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mumbles Cricket Club 2.0 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,740 m² | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oystermouth Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oystermouth Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| The Dingle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbles Hill | Hill | 360 m east |
| Rams Tor | Hill | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Limeslade Bay | Bay | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Black Stones | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Peel Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Newton Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 29 | 29 |
None of the street's 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Swansea: see them on the Swansea page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oystermouth Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Grange Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St. David's Rc Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Newton Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Y.G.G. Llwynderw Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full of Graze Studio SA3 4EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Bella Ciao SA3 4EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The George Hotel SA3 4EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Mermaid Cafe Bar and Restaurant SA3 4EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| The Coast House SA3 4EE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 310 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2007 |
| Kingfisher III C17360 SA3 4EE | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2022 |
| The Doghouse SA3 4EA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cwtchina Italiana Ltd SA3 4EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Foam Coffee SA3 4EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Trams @ Mumbles SA3 4EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Harrys Bar @ The Carlton Hotel SA3 4EA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 m | 4 Good | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Mor Mumbles Ltd SA3 4EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Gower Seafood Delicatessen SA3 4EA | Retailers - other | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 1807 Coffee SA3 4EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mes Enfants Nursery SA3 4EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Thistleboon Gardens (3); On or near Thistleboon Drive (2); On or near Western Close (1); On or near New Villas (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 71% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SA3 4JB: 29 addresses
Nearby streets
Thistleboon Drive · Nicholl Court · New Villas · Three Ships Court · Silverhurst · New Villas · Libby Way · Thistleboon Gardens · Thistleboon Road · Plunch Lane · Cleveland Avenue · Western Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.