SA4 4YQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shepherds Terrace, 0.3km from Penrheol in Gorseinon. Administratively it sits within Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward and the Gower constituency.
For families considering a move, SA4 4YQ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4YQ are sourced from Output Area W00004497 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERDS TERRACE, SA4 4YQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS TERRACE, SA4 4YQ.
330
41
£ 36,800 /yr
48%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA4 4YQ spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4YQ. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA4 4YQ has low crime rates — 25 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
20 nearby- Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub0.5 km
- Freedom Leisure0.5 km
- Freedom Leisure0.5 km
- Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub0.5 km
- Bwyty Raduni1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Archfarchnad Julians0.3 km
- Nisa Extra0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- JD's - Test Location1.0 km
- JD's - Test Location1.0 km
- Ranus Stores0.7 km
- Ranus Stores0.7 km
- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Chen's Chef0.4 km
- Chen's Chef0.4 km
- Ephesus Pizzeria1.0 km
- Food Net House0.9 km
- John's Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Willo's Bar & Diner1.0 km
- Willo's Bar & Diner1.0 km
- Bar New Lodge Gorseinon Independent Social Club0.8 km
- Clwb y Gweithwyr Casllwchwr a'r Cylch1.0 km
- The Reverend James1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llangennech2.7 km
- Gowerton3.1 km
- Bynea3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rufus Lewis0.1 km
- Rufus Lewis0.1 km
- Penyrheol Primary School0.2 km
- Penyrheol Primary School0.2 km
- Fernhill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA44YQ · Data under Open Government Licence