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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 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
62
Deprivation level
N/A
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
34.32(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.41(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(-3%)
Public order
5.92(-28%)
Other theft
3.86(-16%)
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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 in Gorseinon and Penyrheol area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Detached34£274,000
Flats16£110,000
Semi-Detached57£180,000
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

SA44DE

Bryn Terrace

SA44EF

Lime Street

SA46PY

Clos Banc Yr Eithen

SA44GB

Gower View Road

SA44UW

Loughor Common

SA44PE

Alexandra Road

SA44BU

Cross Street

SA44AD

Lime Street

SA44PL

Clos Delyth

SA48DB

Box Road

SA44ZD

Frampton Court

SA44GF

Heol Dyfed

SA44FE

Pontardulais Road

SA44QE

Mill Leat Lane

SA44XZ

Frampton Road

SA44BS

Market Lane

SA44GG

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44DH

Clos Vernon Watkins

SA44FJ

Brynteg Road

SA44DQ

Gorseinon Road

SA44JR

Einon Court

SA44HR

Honeysuckle Lane

SA44QA

Ffordd Yr Afon

SA44UX

Brynawel Road

SA44LJ

Heol Islwyn

SA44BW

Brighton Road

SA44LY

Frampton Road

SA44EJ

Lime Street

SA44WB

Tyrisha Court

SA44UU

Brynawel Road

SA44HX

Frampton Road

SA44WH

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44YJ

Blackhill Road

SA44DY

Gwalia Close

SA44HS

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44BL

High Street

SA44PR

Nicholas Court

SA44BH

Cae Glas

SA44DL

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44YE

Frampton Road

SA44EH

Cross Street

SA44YQ

Shepherds Terrace

SA44QG

Glan Yr Afon

SA44UR

Park Road

SA46BD

Wellfield Close

SA44NB

Rowan Close

SA46TH

Gwynfe Road

SA44EG

Trinity Street

SA44XW

Bryneinon Road

SA44BY

Cecil Road

SA44DS

Windsor Terrace

SA44WL

Tyrisha Avenue

SA44YG

Frampton Road

SA44AA

West Street

SA44NF

Clos Cwrt Ycarne

SA44BD

Heol Maes Glas

SA44ZG

Clos Y Mynydd

SA44BB

Pen Y Morfa Heli

SA44BN

Brighton Road

SA44HB

Heol Y Pibydd

SA44DU

Eynon Street

SA44YZ

Ffordd Y Coegylfinir

SA44GR

Coalbrook Road

SA44XN

Rufus Lewis Avenue

SA44JG

Llys Gwyn Faen

SA44XA

Bryneithin Road

SA44YX

Fernhill Road

SA44BT

High Street

SA44PF

Alexandra Road

SA44GZ

Clos Gorsfawr

SA44HH

Llys Brynteg

SA44GA

Penyrheol Road

SA44NA

Pen-Cefn-Arda Road

SA44WR

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44LP

Pontardulais Road

SA44GU

High Street

SA44US

Princess Street

SA44UJ

Penybryn Road

SA44HP

Orchard Close

SA44QB

Village Drive

SA44WG

Plas Road

SA44BZ

Mill Street

SA44GE

Heol Gwili

SA44PJ

Cwrt Rhian

SA44YW

Elm Grove

SA44LR

Heol Dylan

SA44DR

Whittington Terrace

SA44FS

Grove Street

SA44YP

Chestnut Avenue

SA44DF

Spring Gardens

SA44FY

Pencefnarda Road

SA44UA

Brynawel Road

SA44NW

Alexandra Road

SA44GY

Station Road

SA44YB

Bryngolau

SA44ZB

Heol Penycae

SA44BR

High Street

SA44FG

Pontardulais Road

SA44ZF

Heol Pant Y Dwr

SA44JN

Heol Gwenallt

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.