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SA4 4XF

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Gorseinon and Penyrheol

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Detailed insights for SA4 4XF

Overview

Postcode SA4 4XF 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 1.4 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
20.8%
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

20.8%

Approximately 20.8% 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 4XF.

Transport

The nearest station is Gowerton located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
401
Population density
4,062.8 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
385
96.25%
Other White
7
1.75%
Pakistani
3
0.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.5%
African
1
0.25%
Total population: 400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
27.75%
No qualifications
81
23.41%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
12.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 346

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
38.05%
Owns with a mortgage
45
19.91%
Other social rented
45
19.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
15.04%
Other forms of private rent
14
6.19%
Total households: 226

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 4XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA4 4XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 20255, Penybryn Road, Swansea, SA4 4UJTerracedFreehold£165,000
04 Aug 202544, Park Road, Swansea, SA4 4URDetachedFreehold£100,000
05 Sept 202510, Argyll Avenue, Swansea, SA4 4ULSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
28 Feb 202510, Argyll Avenue, Swansea, SA4 4ULSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
11 Jul 202519, Tir Mynydd, Swansea, SA4 4UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£70,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA4 4XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePontybrenin Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableGorseinon PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg PontybreninWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA4 4XF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA4 4XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sAlexandra Road, Swansea, SA4 4NWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miBits & PiecesPontardulais Road, Swansea, SA4 4BLWalking directions to Bits & Pieces
0.4 miWest End Stores and Post OfficeWest Street, Swansea, SA4 4AGWalking directions to West End Stores and Post Office
0.4 miJulians SupermarketFrampton Road, Swansea, SA4 4YEWalking directions to Julians Supermarket
0.5 miAsdaHeol y Mynydd, Swansea, SA4 4BZWalking directions to Asda

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA4 4XF, 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 4XF

Is SA4 4XF (Gorseinon) safe?

The area around SA4 4XF 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 4XF?

The median sale price around SA4 4XF 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 4XF?

There are 6 schools close to SA4 4XF, including Pontybrenin Primary School, Gorseinon Primary and Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA4 4XF?

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

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA4 4XF 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.