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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

SA44NX

Alexandra Road

SA44BN

Brighton Road

SA44DY

Gwalia Close

SA44PS

Megan Close

SA44YX

Fernhill Road

SA44AD

Lime Street

SA44BD

Heol Maes Glas

SA44EE

Lime Street

SA44FF

Pontardulais Road

SA44GQ

Heol Crwys

SA44PD

Cameron Place

SA44YQ

Shepherds Terrace

SA46TH

Gwynfe Road

SA44JY

Clos Y Morfa

SA44LJ

Heol Islwyn

SA44PP

Howards Way

SA44WF

Tyrisha Road

SA44WJ

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44YF

Brynafon Road

SA44EF

Lime Street

SA44AA

West Street

SA44XE

Cameron Place

SA44ZA

Heol Pentre Bach

SA48DE

Pentre Road

SA44AW

Clos Tirffynnon

SA44DL

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44GP

Coalbrook Road

SA44LR

Heol Dylan

SA44XD

Hawthorne Avenue

SA44YE

Frampton Road

SA44ZQ

Clos Y Nant

SA48DA

Pentre Road

SA48DJ

Pentre Road

SA44BF

Clos Brynafon

SA44GB

Gower View Road

SA44NW

Alexandra Road

SA44QH

Heol Banc Y Felin

SA44UL

Argyll Avenue

SA44XJ

Brynffynon Road

SA44XN

Rufus Lewis Avenue

SA44YJ

Blackhill Road

SA44GW

Brookfield Close

SA44HP

Orchard Close

SA44YH

Min Yr Aber

SA44BZ

Mill Street

SA44XG

Bryngwastad Road

SA44PG

Ffordd Eira

SA46PZ

Banc Yr Eithin

SA44BT

High Street

SA44EN

Railway Terrace

SA44NY

Heol Y Mynydd

SA44PJ

Cwrt Rhian

SA44UW

Loughor Common

SA44FB

Saron Close

SA44LZ

Sunningdale Drive

SA44UZ

Brynamlwg Road

SA44FL

Brunant Road

SA44GE

Heol Gwili

SA44JL

Heol Gwenallt

SA44YT

Ash Grove

SA44FG

Pontardulais Road

SA44QE

Mill Leat Lane

SA44XQ

Bryngwastad Road

SA44ZF

Heol Pant Y Dwr

SA44BU

Cross Street

SA44FS

Grove Street

SA44GY

Station Road

SA44JG

Llys Gwyn Faen

SA44JJ

South View

SA44XH

Brynhyfryd Road

SA44DT

Chapel Street

SA44HB

Heol Y Pibydd

SA44YA

Mydam Lane

SA44YG

Frampton Road

SA44GA

Penyrheol Road

SA44JH

South View

SA44XZ

Frampton Road

SA44LP

Pontardulais Road

SA44UN

Tir Mynydd

SA44UR

Park Road

SA44FU

Pencaecrwn Road

SA44GG

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

SA44XW

Bryneinon Road

SA44YR

Beech Crescent

SA44BY

Cecil Road

SA44DU

Eynon Street

SA44NU

Alexandra Road

SA44YY

Meadow Drive

SA44FR

Brynteg Road

SA44GX

Heol Y Rhofiad

SA44QG

Glan Yr Afon

SA44ZG

Clos Y Mynydd

SA44AX

Cae Glas

SA44DJ

High Street

SA44FX

Frampton Road

SA44LY

Frampton Road

SA44PE

Alexandra Road

SA44XY

Frampton Road

SA44BE

Lon Y Felin

SA44DP

South View

Data Sources

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