Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

CLOS PENPANT, SA4 8NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLOS PENPANT, SA4 8NW.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA4 8NW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 44% social renting, SA4 8NW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SA4 8NW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clos Penpant, 0.7km from Pontarddulais in Pontarddulais. Administratively it sits within Pontarddulais ward and the Gower constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA4 8NW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 8NW are sourced from Output Area W00004515 (shared with 16 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 8NW. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 83,000

1 sales · Mean £ 83,000

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

SA4 8NW has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences62
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour13
Other crime3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • A and J Store0.7 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.3 km
  • Pontarddulais Area Food Bank0.6 km
  • The Corner Shop0.3 km
  • A and J Store0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Pontarddulais Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Pontarddulais RFC0.5 km
  • Pontarddulais Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Pontarddulais RFC0.5 km
  • Fountain Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Butty Box0.8 km
  • Pontardulais Town Council0.9 km
  • Sullivans0.7 km
  • The Farmers Arms0.7 km
  • The Light House0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Chilli Express0.9 km
  • A Taste Of India0.8 km
  • Dulais Pizza0.3 km
  • Golden Palace0.8 km
  • Hot Wok0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontarddulais1.2 km
  • Llangennech4.4 km
  • Bynea6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Upper Mill Road0.2 km
  • Allt-Iago Road0.2 km
  • Upper Mill Road0.2 km
  • Allt-Iago Road0.2 km
  • Cae-Gwyn Road0.3 km