SA4 9AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glan Yr Afon Close, 0.7km from Penllergaer in Penllergaer. Administratively it sits within Penllergaer ward and the Gower constituency.
For families considering a move, SA4 9AS represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k. 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 9AS are sourced from Output Area W00004486 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLAN YR AFON CLOSE, SA4 9AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLAN YR AFON CLOSE, SA4 9AS.
386
47
£ 45,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA4 9AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA4 9AS spans multiple life stages — average age 47, 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 9AS. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 283,000
1 sales · Mean £ 283,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA4 9AS has low crime rates — 8 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Cross Service Station0.2 km
- Newyddion Da0.7 km
- Cross Service Station0.2 km
- Premier0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Penllergaer Valley Woods Visitor Kiosk0.8 km
- Penllergaer Valley Woods Visitor Kiosk0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gowerton3.4 km
- Llangennech6.1 km
- Pontarddulais6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Parc Penllergaer0.2 km
- Parc Penllergaer0.2 km
- Keepers Close0.3 km
- St David's Church0.4 km
- Old Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA49AS · Data under Open Government Licence