Swansea vs Wolverhampton
Which is better to live in? (2026)
Category Comparison
Our Verdict
Swansea comes out ahead in 7 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in crime safety, schools, affordability. However, Wolverhampton performs better in transport, so the best choice depends on your priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swansea or Wolverhampton better to live in?
Swansea comes out ahead in 7 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in crime safety, schools, affordability. However, Wolverhampton performs better in transport, so the best choice depends on your priorities.
Is Swansea safer than Wolverhampton?
Swansea scores higher for crime safety (72/100) compared to Wolverhampton (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.
Which has better schools, Swansea or Wolverhampton?
Swansea has 0 schools within 3km, with 0% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Wolverhampton has 15 schools nearby, with 40% rated Good or Outstanding.
Is it cheaper to live in Swansea or Wolverhampton?
Estimated monthly bills are lower in Wolverhampton (~£402/month) compared to Swansea (~£405/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.
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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.