Ffordd Beck, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3GE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA4 3GE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.8%	55.5%	-2.3%	51.0%	4.5%
Male	42.2%	44.5%	2.3%	49.0%	-4.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around SA4 3GE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.2%	44.7%	8.5%	37.9%	6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	39.4%	33%	-6.4%	44.2%	-11.2%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.1%	3.9%	1.8%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	14.4%	13.6%	-0.8%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	6.9%	4.9%	-2.0%	6.1%	-1.2%

Health

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	63.9%	48.4%	-15.5%	48.4%	0.0%
Good health	21.7%	33.5%	11.8%	33.6%	-0.1%
Fair health	9.8%	11%	1.2%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	3.3%	5.1%	1.8%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	2%	0.8%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.8%	12%	-1.8%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	11.1%	-2.2%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	16.3%	-3.4%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.7%	2.4%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	21.3%	26.4%	5.1%	16.9%	9.5%
Degree or Similar	25%	24.5%	-0.5%	33.8%	-9.3%
Other	1.6%	1.9%	0.3%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.5%
Pakistani	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.6%	0.7%
Black African	0%	2%	2.0%	2.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.1%	91.4%	-5.7%	81.4%	10.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% 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	96.3%	94%	-2.3%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	4%	2.4%	5.6%	-1.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	93.3%	-3.0%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	2.4%	-0.1%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
South and Eastern Africa	2%	0.2%	1.8%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.4%	37.2%	15.2%
Christian	39.8%	46.2%	-6.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Ffordd Beck Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffordd Beck was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% lower than the Gowerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ffordd Beck has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Gowerton and the 317th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,300

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SA4 3GE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 3/10 (low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ffordd Beck are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lliw Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ffordd Beck, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3GE

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA4 3GE

Average Price
£214,961

Semi-Detached
£218,744

Terraced
£189,801

Detached
£284,534

Flats/Maisonettes
£125,049

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ffordd Beck

Average Price
£209,196

Semi-Detached
£242,714

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£142,158

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ffordd BeckStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Ffordd Beck, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-05-14	£224,981
8 Ffordd Beck, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£157,000	2025-03-03	£160,858
6 Ffordd Beck, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£182,500	2023-12-21	£199,425
31 Ffordd Beck, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-12-20	£179,940
24 Ffordd Beck, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-09-29	£258,608

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA4 3GE

Employment

SA4 3GE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	84
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	14
Construction	12
Manufacturing	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Talbot Street , Tregwyr SA4 3DB	- not rated	805 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gowerton School Cecil Road , Gowerton SA4 3DL	- not rated	1,364 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU	- not rated	1,511 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX	- not rated	1,511 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tre Uchaf Primary School Heol Cae Ty Newydd , Loughor SA4 6QB	- not rated	1,960 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harvester Restaurant	Harvester Restaurant, Victoria Road	492 yd
Y Shed	Gowerton Golf Club, Victoria Road	492 yd
Gowerton RFC	Gowerton Rugby Club, Victoria Road	492 yd
Food by Sean at Gower	70 Sterry Road	668 yd
Bonophool Indian Restaurant	93 Sterry Road	676 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kings Club Ltd	Victoria Road	492 yd
Gowerton Cricket Club	Victoria Road	492 yd
Mansel Workingmen's Club	7 Cecil Road	632 yd
Commercial Hotel	Station Road	808 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Contented Sole	69 Sterry Road	676 yd
Ming Fai	95 Sterry Road	676 yd
Tarkka Swansea	100 Sterry Road	689 yd
Top Pizza	100a Sterry Road	689 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	29 Sterry Road		689 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA4 3GE postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	175.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.