Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA4 4PL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

501

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA4 4PL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SA4 4PL has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SA4 4PL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Gorseinon in Gorseinon. Administratively it sits within Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward and the Gower constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA4 4PL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 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 4PL are sourced from Output Area W00004157 (shared with 12 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 4PL. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around SA4 4PL is moderate at 74 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order10
Shoplifting10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub0.7 km
  • Freedom Leisure0.6 km
  • Freedom Leisure0.6 km
  • Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Premier West End Stores1.0 km
  • Premier West End Stores1.0 km
  • Ranus Stores0.4 km
  • Ranus Stores0.4 km
  • CK Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Clwb y Gweithwyr Llwchwr0.4 km
  • GEC0.4 km
  • Station Hotel0.4 km
  • GEC0.4 km
  • Llwchwr Workingmens Club0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
  • Asda Stores0.3 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Asda Stores0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Bites Burgers & Shakes0.4 km
  • Gorseinon Packed Meals0.4 km
  • Pepinos Pizza0.4 km
  • Swan Garden0.4 km
  • The Burger Box0.5 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton2.6 km
  • Llangennech3.7 km
  • Bynea4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Parc Melin Mynach0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km