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.
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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31
£ 45,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SA49FD · Data under Open Government Licence