SA4 4FA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cobham Close, 0.6km from Penrheol in Gorseinon. Administratively it sits within Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward and the Gower constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k. 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 4FA are sourced from Output Area W00004496 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COBHAM CLOSE, SA4 4FA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBHAM CLOSE, SA4 4FA.
451
44
£ 36,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA4 4FA — age 44, 87% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA4 4FA. The average age is 44.0. 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: 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
£ 172,500
2 sales · Mean £ 172,500
Terraced
£ 200,000
2 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA4 4FA has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub0.7 km
- Freedom Leisure0.8 km
- Freedom Leisure0.8 km
- Penyrheol Community Church1.0 km
- Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Archfarchnad Julians0.1 km
- Nisa Extra0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ranus Stores1.0 km
- Ranus Stores1.0 km
- David Richards Butcher0.9 km
- David Richards Butcher0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chen's Chef0.1 km
- Chen's Chef0.1 km
- John's Fish Bar0.5 km
- Tecawê Tsieineaidd Happy Chef0.9 km
- Happy Chef Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bar New Lodge Gorseinon Independent Social Club0.7 km
- Clwb y Gweithwyr Casllwchwr a'r Cylch0.8 km
- The Reverend James0.8 km
- Bar New Lodge Gorseinon Independent Social Club0.7 km
- Loughor and District Workingmens Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llangennech2.6 km
- Bynea3.1 km
- Gowerton3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Penyrheol Post Office0.1 km
- Penyrheol Post Office0.1 km
- Fernhill Road0.1 km
- Fernhill Road0.1 km
- Rufus Lewis0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA44FA · Data under Open Government Licence