Postcode insights

SA4 4UA

Brynawel Road

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

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Detailed insights for SA4 4UA

Overview

Postcode SA4 4UA 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Parc y Werin.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Gorseinon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Gorseinon has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.9%

Approximately 30.9% 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 4UA.

Transport

The nearest station is Gowerton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA4 4UA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miParc y WerinSmallWalking directions to Parc y Werin
0.3 miArgyll GardensSmallWalking directions to Argyll Gardens

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
1,569.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.04(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.02(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.86(+34%)
Other theft
6.78(+48%)
Public order
6.16(-25%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
93.33%
Other White
7
2.92%
Pakistani
4
1.67%
African
2
0.83%
Other
2
0.83%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
26.67%
No qualifications
44
20.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
17.62%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
30.08%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25.2%
Other social rented
26
21.14%
Social rents from council
12
9.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.13%
Total households: 123

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA4 4UA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA4 4UA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 202582, Alexandra Road, Swansea, SA4 4NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£156,000
11 Aug 2025130, Alexandra Road, Swansea, SA4 4NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£216,500
18 Feb 202619, Brynawel Road, Swansea, SA4 4UXSemi-DetachedFreehold£156,000
27 Jun 202530, Brynawel Road, Swansea, SA4 4UXSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000
24 Mar 20254, Brynawel Road, Swansea, SA4 4UXTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA4 4UA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicablePontybrenin Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableGorseinon PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePenyrheol Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA4 4UA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury'sAlexandra Road, Swansea, SA4 4NWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miJulians SupermarketFrampton Road, Swansea, SA4 4YEWalking directions to Julians Supermarket
0.3 miBits & PiecesPontardulais Road, Swansea, SA4 4BLWalking directions to Bits & Pieces

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA4 4UA, 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 005BW01000774
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA4 4UA

Is SA4 4UA (Gorseinon) safe?

The area around SA4 4UA records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4UA?

The median sale price around SA4 4UA 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 4UA?

There are 6 schools close to SA4 4UA, including Pontybrenin Primary School, Gorseinon Primary and Penyrheol Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA4 4UA?

SA4 4UA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,030 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA4 4UA 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.