Postcode insights

SA4 4HJ

Llwchwr

Swansea

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Detailed insights for SA4 4HJ

Overview

Postcode SA4 4HJ is located in an urban city, within the Llwchwr ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Gorseinon area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gorseinon is £41,584 per year. The nearest station is Gowerton, about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Gorseinon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Gorseinon has a low crime rate, with approximately 42 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Gorseinon is £41,584 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA4 4HJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Gowerton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA4 4HJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Gowerton

N/A

Walking directions to Gowerton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
3,206.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.89(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.9(-62%)
Public order
4.9(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.5(-52%)
Other crime
2.8(+33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
317
93.79%
Other White
15
4.44%
African
4
1.18%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
Other
1
0.3%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
43.14%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.02%
No qualifications
14
5.49%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
77
50%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
28.57%
Owns outright
21
13.64%
Other social rented
8
5.19%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.95%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Llwchwr

Median price£228,998
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £291K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £228,998 (about £231 per square foot) in Llwchwr area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £556,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llwchwr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£310,000£258
Semi-Detached55£208,000£221
Terraced12£168,500£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llwchwr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llwchwr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,000£67,000£122,500£110,720
2017£192,500£95,000£130,500£95,000
2018£230,000£73,000£137,000£80,000
2019£195,075£66,750£135,000£115,000
2020£228,725£94,498£155,000£124,000
2021£272,500£77,500£164,000£125,750
2022£285,000£80,000£192,500£150,500
2023£285,000£86,000£196,750£145,000
2024£262,000£105,500£189,500£152,750
2025£330,000£136,000£200,000£168,500
2026£287,500£220,000£180,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llwchwr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llwchwr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£97£139£131
2017£166£147£131£117
2018£195£141£141£99
2019£165£127£144£122
2020£200£133£173£132
2021£237£138£171£150
2022£265£105£203£172
2023£278£166£193£136
2024£220£183£207£161
2025£271£186£216£203
2026£255£229£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llwchwr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llwchwr in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA4 4HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA4 4HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202525, Ffordd Bryngwyn, Swansea, SA4 4EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£248,500
27 Mar 202663, Moorland Green, Swansea, SA4 4QFFlatsLeasehold£97,500
30 Jan 202629, Moorland Green, Swansea, SA4 4QFTerracedFreehold£190,000
31 Oct 202559, Moorland Green, Swansea, SA4 4QFFlatsLeasehold£90,000
05 Sept 202593, Moorland Green, Swansea, SA4 4QFDetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the SA4 4HJ postcode area, located within Gorseinon, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA4 4HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg PontybreninWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePontybrenin Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableGorseinon PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA4 4HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA4 4HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWest End Stores and Post OfficeWest Street, Swansea, SA4 4AGWalking directions to West End Stores and Post Office
0.3 miAldiMillers Drive, Swansea, SA4 4QNWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miNISAGwalia Crescent, Swansea, SA4 4DWWalking directions to NISA

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA4 4HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Davis

Llwchwr - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Kelly Marie Roberts

Llwchwr - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Robert Smith

Llwchwr - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tonia Antoniazzi

Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGowerW07000097
WardLlwchwrW05001053
ParishLlwchwrW04000970
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GorseinonW02000172
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 005HW01001992
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA4 4HJ

Is SA4 4HJ (Gorseinon) safe?

The area around SA4 4HJ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SA4 4HJ?

The median sale price around SA4 4HJ in Gorseinon is £228,998 (about £231 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA4 4HJ?

There are 5 schools close to SA4 4HJ, including Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin, Pontybrenin Primary School and Gorseinon Primary. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA4 4HJ?

The closest station to SA4 4HJ is Gowerton, about 1,448 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA4 4HJ?

SA4 4HJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 762 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA4 4HJ (Gorseinon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA4 4HJ is Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Davis (Labour Party), Kelly Marie Roberts (Labour Party) and Robert Smith (Labour Party).

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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.