Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

BENSON ROAD, SA4 3JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENSON ROAD, SA4 3JR.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA4 3JR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SA4 3JR has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SA4 3JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Benson Road, 0.2km from Penclawdd in Pen-clawdd. Administratively it sits within Pen-clawdd ward and the Gower constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA4 3JR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3JR are sourced from Output Area W00004437 (shared with 11 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 3JR. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

SA4 3JR has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi a Phêl-droed Penclawdd0.6 km
  • Penclawdd RFC0.6 km
  • The Royal Oak0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Archfarchnad CKs0.1 km
  • Paul Tucker0.1 km
  • Sunset Ocean Designs0.3 km
  • CKs Supermarket0.1 km
  • Paul Tucker0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cariad Cafe0.1 km
  • GG's at The Estuary0.1 km
  • Cariad Cafe0.1 km
  • GG's at The Estuary0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Augustus Pizza0.1 km
  • Paprika Indian Takeaway0.1 km
  • Roma0.1 km
  • Augustus Pizza0.1 km
  • Paprika Indian Takeaway0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bynea3.5 km
  • Gowerton4.8 km
  • Llanelli5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Station0.1 km
  • Old Station0.1 km
  • Nurses Corner0.2 km
  • Health Centre0.3 km
  • Nurses Corner0.3 km