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Gorseinon and Penyrheol

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About

Gorseinon and Penyrheol is a largely residential ward located to the northwest of Swansea city centre. The area is centred on the town of Gorseinon, which functions as a local service hub with its shopping precincts and community facilities. The ward extends to include the neighbouring suburb of Penyrheol, characterised by its post-war housing estates. The landscape is predominantly urban, with residential streets and local green spaces defining much of the area.

A notable local landmark is the former Gorsedd stone circle located in Penyrheol Park, a remnant of the 1924 National Eisteddfod held in the area. The ward is well-connected by major roads like the A4240 and A4138, which link it to Swansea and wider southwest Wales. Local commerce focuses on independent retailers and essential services along Pontardulais Road and other central streets, serving the immediate population.

Area overview

On average Gorseinon and Penyrheol has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gorseinon and Penyrheol is £41,643 per year. Gorseinon and Penyrheol is home to around 10,635 people, with a population density of about 978.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gorseinon and Penyrheol Population
10,635
Population density
978.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.72(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.47(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(-10%)
Public order
6.96(-22%)
Drugs
4.51(+54%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,114
95.08%
Other White
150
1.41%
Other Asian
56
0.53%
Pakistani
38
0.36%
Indian
35
0.33%
Total population: 10,637

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,445
28.33%
No qualifications
1,735
20.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,557
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,365
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
794
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 8,630

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,563
33.5%
Owns with a mortgage
1,531
32.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
587
12.58%
Social rents from council
431
9.24%
Other social rented
423
9.07%
Total households: 4,666

Property prices in Gorseinon and Penyrheol

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Gorseinon and Penyrheol area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gorseinon and Penyrheol in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorseinon and Penyrheol over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£272,500
Flats13£105,000
Semi-Detached53£188,000
Terraced30£150,500

10 years median price trend in Gorseinon and Penyrheol

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorseinon and Penyrheol.

All postcodes in Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44XP

Brynhyfryd Road

SA44FY

Pencefnarda Road

SA44YD

Tafarn Y Piod

SA44GL

Heol Y Rhofiad

SA44NZ

Heol Y Mynydd

SA44DH

Clos Vernon Watkins

SA44GF

Heol Dyfed

SA44GZ

Clos Gorsfawr

SA44ZE

Clos Minyrafon

SA44FH

Westgrove Court

SA46PY

Clos Banc Yr Eithen

SA44DQ

Gorseinon Road

SA44YL

Gower View Road

SA44BP

High Street

SA44NN

Alexandra Road

SA44BL

High Street

SA44PL

Clos Delyth

SA44PN

Clos Delyth

SA46BB

Dyffryn Road

SA44GJ

Heol Y Creyr Bach

SA44QF

Moorland Green

SA44WG

Plas Road

SA44AH

Lime Street

SA44GT

High Street

SA44WE

New Road

SA44WN

Plas Newydd

SA44EG

Trinity Street

SA44GU

High Street

SA44AB

Brownhills

SA44JW

Clos Pengelli

SA44ND

Llannant Road

SA44UF

Park Lane

SA44DF

Spring Gardens

SA44EJ

Lime Street

SA44EQ

Trinity Street

SA44FD

Pleasant Close

SA44QS

Six Mills Avenue

SA44JR

Einon Court

SA44XF

Park Close

SA48DQ

Pentre Road

SA44BX

High Street

SA44FZ

Penybanc Lane

SA44QA

Ffordd Yr Afon

SA44UY

Brynamlwg Road

SA44WL

Tyrisha Avenue

SA44DG

Gorseinon Road

SA44GN

Mabon Close

SA44NF

Clos Cwrt Ycarne

SA44QJ

Heol Banc Y Felin

SA44YP

Chestnut Avenue

SA44BS

Market Lane

SA44QB

Village Drive

SA44WD

Bryn Lliw Cottages

SA44ZB

Heol Penycae

SA48LA

Grove Farm Road

SA44DW

Gwalia Terrace

SA44GD

Llannant Road

SA44GS

Coalbrook Road

SA44HS

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44YS

Cedar Avenue

SA44GH

Heol Elfed

SA44JZ

Heol Nant Y Cwm

SA44LS

Heol Nantlais

SA44YW

Elm Grove

SA44PH

Heol Eifion

SA44ED

Millers Drive

SA44FE

Pontardulais Road

SA44FN

Bryn Close

SA44GR

Coalbrook Road

SA44HX

Frampton Road

SA44UU

Brynawel Road

SA48DL

Allt-Y-Graban Road

SA44BH

Cae Glas

SA44YN

Grenfell Avenue

SA48DB

Box Road

SA44UP

Park Road

SA44BA

Golwg Gwynfaen

SA44HH

Llys Brynteg

SA44LU

Heol Cynan

SA44NA

Pen-Cefn-Arda Road

SA44UA

Brynawel Road

SA44WH

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44WR

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44YU

Gower View Road

SA46BD

Wellfield Close

SA44DE

Bryn Terrace

SA44WP

Ffordd Y Merlod

SA44XT

Elm Court

SA44BB

Pen Y Morfa Heli

SA44PF

Alexandra Road

SA44YZ

Ffordd Y Coegylfinir

SA48DD

Pentre Road

SA44BR

High Street

SA44DN

Gwalia Crescent

SA44PR

Nicholas Court

SA44YB

Bryngolau

SA48DF

Clos Brynlliw

SA44FA

Cobham Close

SA44FT

Princess Street

SA44JN

Heol Gwenallt

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.