Welcome to Colony Living

Our mission is to help breathe a new lease of life into the shared accommodation market in Swansea, offering affordable modern rooms to ensure a better, more comfortable life when studying or working in this amazing city.

Our office is located in Caswell Mews, Caswell Street, Swansea.

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🐜 SWANSEA STUDENT HOUSING 🐜

⚡️ Our loyal housemate Albion has described us as “the best” 🙌🏻 thank you! 

🐜 With  an awesome  selection of 5 beds left in the prime location of Marlborough road, we would love to show you around!

⚡️ Get in touch - info@colonyliving.co.uk ⚡️

#swanseauniversity #studentaccommodation #swanseauni #studentlife #swanseacity


🦹🏻‍♀️ COLONY TO THE RESCUE! 🦹🏻‍♂️

⚡️ Not quite the Avengers but we are here to save your day and put an end to your property search! 

🚨 No need to panic if you haven’t secured a house for September. We got ya! 

🐜 Get in touch and we can be your heroes 😆💥

#swanseauniversity #swansea #studentaccommodation #swanseauni #swanseastudents


🤍 H A P P Y  M O N D A Y 🤍

⚡️ January is in full swing and we are here to help you find the perfect pad!

📍 Eaton crescent is in the heart of bustling Uplands! 

⚡️ This beautiful, newly renovated, 2 bedroom apartment has become available.

🤍 The previous occupant has just moved upstairs to the larger apartment! (He loves us that much 😆) 

⚡️ So we would love to welcome a new couple, pair of friends or small family to occupy this beauty. 

🐜 Get in touch to view this high spec home and let us know if you have any questions.

⚡️ Link to fill virtual tour by @letzee360 
https://share.giraffe360.com/D7o2W7n

#swansea #swanseaproperty #lettingagent #homereno #uplands


💥 JANUARY INTAKE 💥 

⚡️ SWANSEA STUDENTS ⚡️

💥 If you are a student heading to our “ugly lovely town” (Poem by Dylan Thomas - Swansea legend 😆) to study then we have some rooms available in the prime student locations! 

⚡️ We have put together an essential checklist for the Swansea student survival … A Colony house being the upmost important requirement! 

🐜 Get in touch to view and join the colony! 🐜 

#swansea #swanseauniversity #swanseauni #studentaccommodation #swanseastudents


🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM COLONY 🎄

✨ We hope all of our housemates and followers have a fantastic time and we can’t wait for 2026! 

#christmas #xmas #swanseauni #swanseaunilife


⏳ LAST CHANCE TO SECURE YOUR MOVE IN HAMPER - 22nd of December and the offer is Romeo done! 🤝 

🐜 So if you have already viewed one of our houses and are still thinking about it (and if it’s still available) 
then now would be the perfect time to go for it and get it all wrapped up before Crimbo! 

💥 Here is a quick reminder of what you will get alongside the hamper from some of the awesome local businesses … 

⚡️ 14 day pass at The Warehouse gym 
⚡️ AU vodka drinks package 
⚡️ Smokin’ griddle voucher 
⚡️ Free brunch at The Greenroom
⚡️ Chance  to win a £100 Amazon voucher 

⏰ 24 hours to go ⏰

🐜  Last minute viewings are available tomorrow if you haven’t left yet for Xmas 🙌🏻

#swansea #swanseauniversity #swanseauni #studentaccommodation #property


🎄 1 week to go …. You got this! 💪🏻😆 

#christmas #xmas #mincepie #1weektogo #santa #christmastree #christmasmeme #festive #festivevibes


Frequently asked questions

What is shared accommodation?

Shared accommodation, or a HMO is where a number of individuals live within the same property but have their own personal, private bedroom, but have use of shared spaces within the accommodation which will include communal areas, bathrooms and kitchens.

​Colony Living is your go to professional and student letting agency in Swansea.

What's the benefit of sharing a house?

Furnished – Being able to move straight in to a property as a student or young professional without having to buy your own bed or bedroom furniture is an advantage that our tenants love.

​Bills included – with the cost of living crisis escalating it’s reassuring for our tenants to know each month exactly what their outgoings will be.

​Our properties are inclusive of all bills.

Who does co-living suit?

Co-living is ideal for students attending Swansea University or young professionals having recently graduated and taking the first step from leaving home with their parents.

About Swansea University

Swansea University accommodates over 20,000 student each year across its 3 campuses; Singleton Park Campus, Bay Campus and St David’s Park Campus.

​Those students that choose to live off-campus most frequently gravitate towards the most popular student accommodation areas that include Uplands, Brynmill, Sandfields, St Thomas and Port Tennant.

About Swansea

Swansea is a city and county on the south coast of Wales.

The National Waterfront Museum, in a renovated warehouse with a slate-and-glass extension, features coal-industry artefacts. Swansea Museum’s collection includes maritime paintings, plus boats in Swansea Marina.

The Dylan Thomas Centre commemorates the 20th-century writer with hands-on displays.

Swansea Market offers local produce, crafts and other goods.

Top 5 Areas for Student Housing in Swansea (2025 Guide)

Looking for student accommodation in Swansea? Whether you’re heading to Singleton Campus or the Bay Campus, choosing the right location makes all the difference. At Colony Living, we’ve helped hundreds of students find their perfect home. Here are the top 5 student-friendly areas in Swansea for 2025.

  1. Uplands – The Heart of Student Life
  2. Brynmill – Close to Uni, Closer to the Beach
  3. Sketty – Quiet but Connected
  4. City Centre – For the Urban Student
  5. Port Tennant/St. Thomas – Bay Campus Proximity

Still unsure where to live? Contact Colony Living today for expert advice and premium student rooms in all the best Swansea locations.

Browse our latest student rooms → https://www.colonyliving.co.uk/properties/