Heol Y Gog is in Gowerton, Swansea and in Lliw Valley district. SA4 3BX is located in the Gowerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heol Y Gog, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 3BY, SA4 3BZ, SA4 3BU, SA4 3EL, SA4 3BT, SA4 3DA, SA4 3DR, SA4 3EW, SA4 3BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA4 3BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 32.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 47.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 51.9% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 30.6% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 15.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 6.7% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 42.4% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 92.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 93.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Y Gog was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% higher than the Gowerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Y Gog has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Gowerton and the 364th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Heol Y Gog, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2023-06-30 | £70,393 |
| 18 Heol Y Gog, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-07-15 | £175,724 |
| 30 Heol Y Gog, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,999 | 2022-05-27 | £224,662 |
| 15 Heol Y Gog, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2019-04-12 | £163,402 |
| 13 Heol Y Gog, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-12-12 | £175,310 |
SA4 3BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Talbot Street , Tregwyr SA4 3DB | - not rated | 269 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gowerton School Cecil Road , Gowerton SA4 3DL | - not rated | 668 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunarlwydd Primary School Brithwen Road , Waunarlwydd SA5 4QS | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food by Sean at Gower | 70 Sterry Road | 291 yd | |
| Station 86 Limited | 86 Sterry Road | 315 yd | |
| Bonophool Indian Restaurant | 93 Sterry Road | 345 yd | |
| Nomad Bar and Kitchen | 98 Sterry Road | 371 yd | |
| Gowerton Comprehensive School Kitchen 1 | Cecil Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansel Workingmen's Club | 7 Cecil Road | 177 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | Station Road | 486 yd | |
| The Kings Club Ltd | Victoria Road | 934 yd | |
| Gowerton Cricket Club | Victoria Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkka Swansea | 100 Sterry Road | 315 yd | |
| Top Pizza | 100a Sterry Road | 315 yd | |
| The Contented Sole | 69 Sterry Road | 345 yd | |
| Ming Fai | 95 Sterry Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 29 Sterry Road | 315 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.