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SA4 4QD

Six Mills Avenue

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

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Detailed insights for SA4 4QD

Overview

Postcode SA4 4QD is located in an urban city, within the Gorseinon and Penyrheol 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 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Argyll Gardens.

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 4QD.

Transport

The nearest station is Gowerton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA4 4QD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miArgyll GardensSmallWalking directions to Argyll Gardens

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 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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£278,000£261
Semi-Detached56£180,750£181
Terraced27£150,000£184
Flats21£108,000£178

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.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorseinon and Penyrheol.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorseinon and Penyrheol.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorseinon and Penyrheol.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gorseinon and Penyrheol in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA4 4QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA4 4QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 202643, Six Mills Avenue, Swansea, SA4 4QDFlatsLeasehold£108,000
16 Feb 202652, Six Mills Avenue, Swansea, SA4 4QDDetachedFreehold£250,000
11 Feb 202648, Six Mills Avenue, Swansea, SA4 4QDFlatsLeasehold£100,000
19 Sept 202599, Six Mills Avenue, Swansea, SA4 4QDFlatsLeasehold£106,000
14 Aug 202526, Six Mills Avenue, Swansea, SA4 4QDFlatsFreehold£135,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA4 4QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg PontybreninWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePontybrenin Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableGorseinon PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA4 4QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA4 4QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWest End Stores and Post OfficeWest Street, Swansea, SA4 4AGWalking directions to West End Stores and Post Office
0.2 miAldiMillers Drive, Swansea, SA4 4QNWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miNISAGwalia Crescent, Swansea, SA4 4DWWalking directions to NISA
0.4 miBits & PiecesPontardulais Road, Swansea, SA4 4BLWalking directions to Bits & Pieces
0.5 miAsdaHeol y Mynydd, Swansea, SA4 4BZWalking directions to Asda

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Andrew Haydn Stevens

Gorseinon and Penyrheol - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Jan Curtice

Gorseinon and Penyrheol - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Nicola Louise Matthews

Gorseinon and Penyrheol - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tonia Antoniazzi

Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGowerW07000097
ParishGorseinonW04000964
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GorseinonW02000172
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 005HW01001992
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2005-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SA4 4QD

Is SA4 4QD (Gorseinon) safe?

The area around SA4 4QD 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 4QD?

The median sale price around SA4 4QD in Gorseinon is £175,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA4 4QD?

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

How deprived is the area around SA4 4QD?

SA4 4QD 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 4QD (Gorseinon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA4 4QD is Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Haydn Stevens (Labour Party), Jan Curtice (Labour Party) and Nicola Louise Matthews (Labour Party).

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.