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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

SA44BX

High Street

SA44YA

Mydam Lane

SA44PG

Ffordd Eira

SA44DT

Chapel Street

SA44JB

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44XP

Brynhyfryd Road

SA44YS

Cedar Avenue

SA44LU

Heol Cynan

SA48DH

Castell Ddu Road

SA44FZ

Penybanc Lane

SA44GH

Heol Elfed

SA44XH

Brynhyfryd Road

SA44JY

Clos Y Morfa

SA44PN

Clos Delyth

SA44XE

Cameron Place

SA44PP

Howards Way

SA44PD

Cameron Place

SA48DL

Allt-Y-Graban Road

SA44GD

Llannant Road

SA44DP

South View

SA44ZQ

Clos Y Nant

SA44BF

Clos Brynafon

SA44UY

Brynamlwg Road

SA44PS

Megan Close

SA44ZA

Heol Pentre Bach

SA44XY

Frampton Road

SA44UN

Tir Mynydd

SA44WF

Tyrisha Road

SA44WN

Plas Newydd

SA44UL

Argyll Avenue

SA44EE

Lime Street

SA44XD

Hawthorne Avenue

SA46PZ

Banc Yr Eithin

SA44QJ

Heol Banc Y Felin

SA44JH

South View

SA44GX

Heol Y Rhofiad

SA44BE

Lon Y Felin

SA44GW

Brookfield Close

SA48LA

Grove Farm Road

SA44UZ

Brynamlwg Road

SA44FL

Brunant Road

SA44GQ

Heol Crwys

SA44XT

Elm Court

SA44ZE

Clos Minyrafon

SA44BA

Golwg Gwynfaen

SA46BB

Dyffryn Road

SA44NU

Alexandra Road

SA44QN

Millers Drive

SA44GP

Coalbrook Road

SA48DF

Clos Brynlliw

SA44LZ

Sunningdale Drive

SA44ED

Millers Drive

SA44JJ

South View

SA44WP

Ffordd Y Merlod

SA44GJ

Heol Y Creyr Bach

SA44WJ

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA48DE

Pentre Road

SA44UP

Park Road

SA44QH

Heol Banc Y Felin

SA44LS

Heol Nantlais

SA44DN

Gwalia Crescent

SA44YN

Grenfell Avenue

SA44GL

Heol Y Rhofiad

SA44YD

Tafarn Y Piod

SA44FB

Saron Close

SA44DA

Rhydymardy

SA44FQ

Pontardulais Road

SA48DJ

Pentre Road

SA44UF

Park Lane

SA44XF

Park Close

SA44YT

Ash Grove

SA44FW

Bryn Mount

SA44DW

Gwalia Terrace

SA44FT

Princess Street

SA48DR

Woodcote Green

SA44FX

Frampton Road

SA44NY

Heol Y Mynydd

SA44AW

Clos Tirffynnon

SA44EQ

Trinity Street

SA44WQ

Plas Houses

SA44AH

Lime Street

SA44DJ

High Street

SA44YU

Gower View Road

SA44XL

Maple Close

SA44FH

Westgrove Court

SA44GS

Coalbrook Road

SA44FF

Pontardulais Road

SA48DD

Pentre Road

SA44FD

Pleasant Close

SA44DG

Gorseinon Road

SA44WD

Bryn Lliw Cottages

SA44FN

Bryn Close

SA44GN

Mabon Close

SA44FR

Brynteg Road

SA44JL

Heol Gwenallt

SA44YY

Meadow Drive

SA44EN

Railway Terrace

SA44FA

Cobham Close

SA44NX

Alexandra Road

SA44NN

Alexandra Road

Data Sources

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