Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

PLAS HOUSES, SA4 4WQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLAS HOUSES, SA4 4WQ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

413

cake
Avg Age

46

payments
Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

work
Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA4 4WQ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £145,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA4 4WQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Plas Houses, 0.5km from Coalbrook in Grovesend. Administratively it sits within Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA4 4WQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SA4 4WQ are sourced from Output Area W00004511 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA4 4WQ. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

Flat

£ 124,250

2 sales · Mean £ 124,250

Semi-Detached

£ 82,000

1 sales · Mean £ 82,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA4 4WQ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bryn Lliw0.3 km
  • Clwb Lles y Glowyr Pengelli-ddrain0.1 km
  • Bryn Lliw0.3 km
  • Pengelli Sports and Social Club0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llangennech3.0 km
  • Pontarddulais3.5 km
  • Gowerton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Plas Road0.1 km
  • Plas Road0.1 km
  • Ty'r-isha Court0.2 km
  • Tyrisha Court0.2 km
  • Coalbrook Road0.2 km