Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

PENYBANC LANE, SA4 4FZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENYBANC LANE, SA4 4FZ.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

41

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA4 4FZ — age 41, 81% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SA4 4FZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penybanc Lane, 0.4km from Penrheol in Gorseinon. Administratively it sits within Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA4 4FZ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 4FZ are sourced from Output Area W00004504 (shared with 10 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 4FZ. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 185,000

2 sales · Mean £ 185,000

Detached

£ 200,000

4 sales · Mean £ 221,250

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

SA4 4FZ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences36
Other crime9
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub0.9 km
  • Freedom Leisure0.7 km
  • Freedom Leisure0.7 km
  • Penyrheol Community Church0.8 km
  • Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Julians0.6 km
  • Nisa Extra0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Ranus Stores0.9 km
  • Ranus Stores0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chen's Chef0.6 km
  • Chen's Chef0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llangennech2.4 km
  • Bynea3.4 km
  • Gowerton3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Clos Vernon Watkins0.1 km
  • Clos Vernon Watkins0.1 km
  • Penyrheol Road0.1 km
  • Penyrheol Road0.1 km
  • Chestnut Avenue Turn0.2 km