Postcode insights

SA4 8PL

Cae Gwyn Road

Pontarddulais

Interactive map showing SA4 8PL and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA4 8PL

Overview

Postcode SA4 8PL is located in a rural town, within the Pontarddulais ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontarddulais area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontarddulais is £47,489 per year. The nearest station is Pontarddulais, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is dantwyn park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Pontarddulais has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 964 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Pontarddulais has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.4%

Approximately 26.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Pontarddulais is £47,489 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA4 8PL.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontarddulais located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA4 8PL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Pontarddulais

N/A

Walking directions to Pontarddulais

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA4 8PL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 midantwyn parkSmallWalking directions to dantwyn park
0 midantwyn parkSmallWalking directions to dantwyn park

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
5,352.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.62(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.91(-8%)
Public order
7.94(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.77(-35%)
Other crime
2.38(+13%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
332
97.08%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.17%
African
1
0.29%
Other White
1
0.29%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
28.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.02%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
36.36%
Owns with a mortgage
38
31.4%
Social rents from council
32
26.45%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Pontarddulais

Median price£193,250
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £245K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £193,250 (about £192 per square foot) in Pontarddulais area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontarddulais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£290,000£234
Semi-Detached40£197,500£191
Terraced23£172,000£175
Flats9£106,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontarddulais

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£65,000£130,000£95,000
2017£195,000£83,000£130,000£106,000
2018£188,500£78,000£134,500£125,250
2019£190,000£74,500£135,000£120,000
2020£237,500£74,500£134,000£136,000
2021£232,000£72,500£158,250£132,000
2022£271,250£98,000£178,000£146,500
2023£300,000£93,500£169,000£145,000
2024£258,000£90,000£180,000£170,000
2025£290,000£106,000£191,625£172,000
2026£312,500£97,500£200,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£99£124£111
2017£161£105£123£112
2018£163£119£134£144
2019£157£106£125£134
2020£199£119£128£138
2021£212£141£155£142
2022£226£147£173£168
2023£258£147£155£159
2024£225£151£188£177
2025£237£160£190£166
2026£224£158£190£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA4 8PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA4 8PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202557, Heol Y Maes, Swansea, SA4 8PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
22 Sept 202549, Glynhir Road, Swansea, SA4 8NASemi-DetachedFreehold£193,250
02 Jun 202537, Glynhir Road, Swansea, SA4 8NASemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
10 Jun 202515, Glynhir Road, Swansea, SA4 8LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£156,000
18 Jun 202516, Plasgwyn Road, Swansea, SA4 8LZDetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA4 8PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePontarddulais Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg BryniagoWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePontarddulais Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA4 8PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA4 8PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodBolgoed Road, Swansea, SA4 8JEWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA4 8PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin Michael Griffiths

Pontarddulais - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Philip Downing

Pontarddulais - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tonia Antoniazzi

Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGowerW07000097
WardPontarddulaisW05001062
ParishPontarddulaisW04000590
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PontarddulaisW02000168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 001CW01000847
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SA4 8PL

Is SA4 8PL (Pontarddulais) safe?

The area around SA4 8PL records about 46 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 public order.

What is the average house price near SA4 8PL?

The median sale price around SA4 8PL in Pontarddulais is £193,250 (about £192 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA4 8PL?

There are 4 schools close to SA4 8PL, including Pontarddulais Comprehensive School, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryniago and Pontarddulais Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA4 8PL?

The closest station to SA4 8PL is Pontarddulais, about 1,038 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA4 8PL?

SA4 8PL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 964 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA4 8PL (Pontarddulais) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA4 8PL is Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin Michael Griffiths (Independent) and Philip Downing (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.