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SA4 8DB

Box Road

Gorseinon and Penyrheol

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Detailed insights for SA4 8DB

Overview

Postcode SA4 8DB is located in a rural village, within the Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Gorseinon area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gorseinon is £41,584 per year. The nearest station is Llangennech located about 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Gorseinon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Gorseinon has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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 8DB.

Transport

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
99.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.95(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.83(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.36(-21%)
Vehicle crime
2.82(-10%)
Public order
2.12(-76%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
409
97.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.95%
Other White
2
0.48%
Other Asian
2
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.24%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
31.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
68
19.1%
Level 3 (A level)
66
18.54%
No qualifications
46
12.92%
Apprenticeship
26
7.3%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
52.5%
Owns with a mortgage
56
35%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.12%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.12%
Other social rented
2
1.25%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Gorseinon and Penyrheol

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Gorseinon and Penyrheol area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorseinon and Penyrheol over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£272,500
Flats13£105,000
Semi-Detached53£188,000
Terraced30£150,500

10 year median price trend in Gorseinon and Penyrheol

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

Schools

In the SA4 8DB postcode area, located within Gorseinon, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA4 8DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicablePengelli Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicablePenyrheol Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGowerW07000097
WardGorseinon and PenyrheolW05001047
ParishGrovesend and WaungronW04000965
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GorseinonW02000172
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 005DW01000842
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.