London (London) and Swansea () are two UK areas home buyers and renters frequently weigh against each other. On our overall Area Score, London rates 71/100 (grade B) and Swansea rates 76/100 (grade B). Swansea is the safer of the two on crime (72/100 versus 56/100). London has the stronger schools, with 67% of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. London works out cheaper for typical monthly household bills (~£322 versus ~£386). The full side-by-side breakdown of crime, schools, transport, affordability, broadband, environment and healthcare is below, followed by our verdict on which area fits which kind of buyer.
London vs Swansea: Category Comparison
Our Verdict
London and Swansea are closely matched overall. London performs better in transport and affordability, while Swansea has the advantage in crime safety and schools. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is London or Swansea better to live in?
London and Swansea are closely matched overall. London performs better in transport and affordability, while Swansea has the advantage in crime safety and schools. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.
Is London safer than Swansea?
Swansea scores higher for crime safety (72/100) compared to London (56/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.
Which has better schools, London or Swansea?
London has 15 schools within 3km, with 67% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Swansea has 0 schools nearby, with 0% rated Good or Outstanding.
Is it cheaper to live in London or Swansea?
Estimated monthly bills are lower in London (~£322/month) compared to Swansea (~£386/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.
Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.