Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

ORCHARD GROVE, SA4 9AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD GROVE, SA4 9AD.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA4 9AD — age 40, 76% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA4 9AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orchard Grove, 0.3km from Penllergaer in Penllergaer. Administratively it sits within Penllergaer ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA4 9AD represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k. 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 9AD are sourced from Output Area W00004485 (shared with 151 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA4 9AD. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 217,000

2 sales · Mean £ 217,000

Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

SA4 9AD has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bizzie Lizzie Cafe0.8 km
  • Finks Diner1.0 km
  • Bizzie Lizzie Cafe0.8 km
  • Finks Diner1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Cross Service Station0.7 km
  • Newyddion Da0.1 km
  • RSPCA Llys Nini Shop0.9 km
  • Cross Service Station0.7 km
  • Premier0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Penllergaer Sports and Social Club0.4 km
  • Penllergaer Sports and Social Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton2.9 km
  • Llangennech5.4 km
  • Pontarddulais5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Grove0.1 km
  • Dilwyn Road0.2 km
  • Dilwyn Road0.3 km
  • Heol Dewi Sant0.3 km
  • Heol Dewi Sant0.3 km