Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

FFORDD Y MEILLION, SA4 9FD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FFORDD Y MEILLION, SA4 9FD.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA4 9FD 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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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SA4 9FD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.

home £207,900 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA4 9FD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ffordd Y Meillion, 0.4km from Tircoed in Penllergaer. Administratively it sits within Penllergaer ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA4 9FD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 92% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 10.3% year-on-year. 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 9FD are sourced from Output Area W00010445 (shared with 8 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 9FD. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 148,000

6 sales · Mean £ 149,166

Semi-Detached

£ 194,000

15 sales · Mean £ 196,593

Detached

£ 225,000

9 sales · Mean £ 243,322

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

SA4 9FD has low crime rates — 25 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 offences12
Public order7
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Arora's Stores0.8 km
  • Cross Service Station0.5 km
  • Moto Service Station0.5 km
  • Newyddion Da0.9 km
  • RSPCA Llys Nini Shop0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Mc Donalds0.5 km
  • Penllergaer Valley Woods Visitor Kiosk0.5 km
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton3.9 km
  • Pontarddulais5.6 km
  • Llangennech5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Penllergaer Primary School0.3 km
  • Penllergaer Roundabout0.3 km
  • Gors Road0.3 km
  • Penllergaer Roundabout0.4 km
  • Old Inn0.4 km