Crap Towns / Swansea / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Swansea?
In the Swansea council area, 2,014 empty homes are liable for council tax in 2026-27: 1.83% of all homes liable for it, 14% higher than Wales's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 2,266 | 2.14% | 1.88% |
| 2018-19 | 2,191 | 2.07% | 1.81% |
| 2019-20 | 2,237 | 2.11% | 1.85% |
| 2020-21 | 2,358 | 2.21% | 1.78% |
| 2021-22 | 1,888 | 1.76% | 1.84% |
| 2022-23 | 1,701 | 1.58% | 1.58% |
| 2023-24 | 1,687 | 1.56% | 1.59% |
| 2024-25 | 1,993 | 1.83% | 1.60% |
| 2025-26 | 1,921 | 1.76% | – |
| 2026-27 | 2,014 | 1.83% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Carmarthenshire | 2.13% |
| Swansea | 1.83% |
| Neath Port Talbot | 1.61% |
| Across Wales | 1.61% |