Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

GWALIA TERRACE, SA4 4DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWALIA TERRACE, SA4 4DW.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA4 4DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA4 4DW — age 37, 73% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.2% year-on-year.

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

SA4 4DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwalia Terrace, 0.7km from Gorseinon in Gorseinon. Administratively it sits within Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA4 4DW represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.2% 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 4DW are sourced from Output Area W00004151 (shared with 22 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 4DW. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 99,500

10 sales · Mean £ 101,500

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

Crime around SA4 4DW is moderate at 52 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson13
Shoplifting12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub1.0 km
  • Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Imperial Desserts0.6 km
  • Junction Bar and Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Farmco0.9 km
  • Premier West End Stores0.7 km
  • Village Stores1.0 km
  • Farmco0.9 km
  • Premier West End Stores0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Kingsbridge Inn0.9 km
  • Tafarn Y Trap0.9 km
  • Kingsbridge Inn0.9 km
  • Tafarn Y Trap0.9 km
  • Clwb y Gweithwyr Llwchwr0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Village Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Village Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Bites Burgers & Shakes0.2 km
  • Gorseinon Packed Meals0.2 km
  • Pepinos Pizza0.2 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
  • Asda Stores0.4 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Asda Stores0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton2.2 km
  • Llangennech4.1 km
  • Bynea4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Llys Gwalia0.1 km
  • Llys Gwalia0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Parc Melin Mynach0.4 km