SA4 3XY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Benson Street, 0.3km from Penclawdd in Pen-clawdd. Administratively it sits within Pen-clawdd ward and the Gower constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 19.6% year-on-year. 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 3XY are sourced from Output Area W00004436 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENSON STREET, SA4 3XY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENSON STREET, SA4 3XY.
281
42
£ 40,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 42, SA4 3XY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 19.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA4 3XY. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 181,500
6 sales · Mean £ 197,166
Detached
£ 227,000
3 sales · Mean £ 247,833
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
5 sales · Mean £ 168,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA4 3XY has low crime rates — 14 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Clwb Rygbi a Phêl-droed Penclawdd0.5 km
- Penclawdd RFC0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.4 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Archfarchnad CKs0.2 km
- Paul Tucker0.2 km
- Sunset Ocean Designs0.2 km
- CKs Supermarket0.2 km
- Paul Tucker0.2 km
- + 1 more
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
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Augustus Pizza0.2 km
- Paprika Indian Takeaway0.1 km
- Roma0.1 km
- Augustus Pizza0.2 km
- Paprika Indian Takeaway0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bynea3.4 km
- Gowerton4.8 km
- Llanelli5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Old Station0.1 km
- Old Station0.1 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
- Bancbach0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA43XY · Data under Open Government Licence