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Gorseinon and Penyrheol

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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gorseinon and Penyrheol Population

10,635

Population density

978.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,114

95.08%

Other White

150

1.41%

Other Asian

0.53%

Pakistani

0.36%

Indian

0.33%

Total population: 10,637

Economics

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

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

Median price£175,000

Price per sq ft£205

Sales (last 12 months)135

Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £218K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Gorseinon and Penyrheol area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorseinon and Penyrheol over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	31	£278,000	£261	£173,500	£212,500	£332,500	£442,500
Semi-Detached	56	£180,750	£181	£131,750	£166,500	£210,000	£279,250
Terraced	27	£150,000	£184	£101,000	£142,000	£163,750	£204,000
Flats	21	£108,000	£178	£90,000	£102,500	£115,000	£135,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gorseinon and Penyrheol

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorseinon and Penyrheol.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£164,995	£83,500	£115,500	£109,995
2017	£172,998	£82,500	£135,000	£109,995
2018	£185,000	£90,000	£130,000	£119,000
2019	£193,000	£87,000	£138,500	£125,000
2020	£217,500	£88,125	£149,950	£120,000
2021	£218,500	£84,500	£164,000	£134,000
2022	£280,000	£96,000	£167,500	£145,000
2023	£260,000	£90,000	£180,000	£140,000
2024	£278,500	£95,000	£180,000	£156,000
2025	£269,000	£106,000	£187,500	£151,000
2026	£281,500	£108,000	£176,000	£141,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorseinon and Penyrheol.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£166	£145	£117	£137
2017	£175	£139	£148	£115
2018	£175	£148	£135	£123
2019	£161	£131	£138	£127
2020	£190	£155	£153	£135
2021	£211	£147	£159	£146
2022	£211	£167	£192	£165
2023	£228	£156	£189	£172
2024	£241	£172	£183	£167
2025	£258	£178	£183	£188
2026	£270	£195	£183	£141

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail