Equity Release Swansea (Oct 2021)

Swansea is a city in Wales, England. It’s located on the coast of Swansea Bay and has been inhabited for over 4,000 years. It’s the second-largest city in Wales and has a population of about 240,000 people. Swansea was an important port for trade to Ireland before Liverpool replaced it. The Welsh language, which many people spoke in Wales, influenced the English language that became the dominant tongue after the Norman invasion of 1066.

The city’s name comes from an ancient Welsh phrase meaning “place where swans come to rest.” It is known for its rich history, beautiful scenery, and great beaches that provide ample opportunity for recreation from kayaking to fishing. It has been called “The City of American Dreams” because so many Welsh immigrants moved to Swansea and became successful businessmen.

The climate in Swansea is mild, with average high temperatures of 15°C degrees (59 °F) and rainfall distributed fairly evenly throughout the months. Summer tends to be warm but not hot, humid or uncomfortable; onshore breezes mean that there are rarely any extreme temperatures. Spring can be windy at times, while autumn is comparatively tranquil. Winters tend to be wetter than summer days because of this changeable weather characteristic known as a “sea breeze”, bringing heavier rain clouds from the west coast across Wales towards the land’s east coast during wintertime.