Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA4 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA4 4BS.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA4 4BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. SA4 4BS's IMD rank, 6% unemployment, and 28% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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

SA4 4BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Gorseinon in Gorseinon. Administratively it sits within Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward and the Gower constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA4 4BS is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 4BS are sourced from Output Area W00010076 (shared with 31 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 4BS. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SA4 4BS is moderate at 55 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order18
Shoplifting13

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub0.5 km
  • Freedom Leisure0.7 km
  • Freedom Leisure0.7 km
  • Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Premier West End Stores0.6 km
  • Premier West End Stores0.6 km
  • Ranus Stores0.4 km
  • Ranus Stores0.4 km
  • CK Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Kingsbridge Inn1.0 km
  • Tafarn Y Trap1.0 km
  • Kingsbridge Inn1.0 km
  • Tafarn Y Trap1.0 km
  • Bar New Lodge Gorseinon Independent Social Club0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda Stores0.1 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Asda Stores0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Bites Burgers & Shakes0.3 km
  • Gorseinon Packed Meals0.3 km
  • Pepinos Pizza0.3 km
  • Swan Garden0.3 km
  • The Burger Box0.5 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton2.3 km
  • Llangennech3.7 km
  • Bynea4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 30.2 km
  • Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 40.2 km
  • Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 20.3 km
  • Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 50.3 km