Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

DRYSLWYN CLOSE, SA4 9AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRYSLWYN CLOSE, SA4 9AW.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA4 9AW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA4 9AW spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 9AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dryslwyn Close, 0.6km from Penllergaer in Penllergaer. Administratively it sits within Penllergaer ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA4 9AW represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 9AW are sourced from Output Area W00004484 (shared with 22 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 9AW. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 159,000

1 sales · Mean £ 159,000

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

SA4 9AW has low crime rates — 10 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 offences10
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Cross Service Station0.1 km
  • Moto Service Station0.8 km
  • Newyddion Da0.7 km
  • Cross Service Station0.1 km
  • Moto Service Station0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Mc Donalds0.8 km
  • Penllergaer Valley Woods Visitor Kiosk0.6 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton3.6 km
  • Llangennech5.9 km
  • Pontarddulais5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St David's Church0.1 km
  • Penllergaer Primary School0.1 km
  • Penllergaer Roundabout0.2 km
  • Old Inn0.2 km
  • Penllergaer Roundabout0.3 km