Yr Hen Gorlan is in Gowerton, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA4 3GP is located in the Gowerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yr Hen Gorlan, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 3GR, SA4 3AJ, SA4 3AG, SA4 3GN, SA4 3GS, SA4 3GT, SA4 3GU, SA4 3DF, SA4 3DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA4 3GP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 49.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 26.7% | 34.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 41.3% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 16.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 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 | 62.1% | 53% | -9.1% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 23.2% | 31.2% | 8.0% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 13.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 5.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 22.4% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 33.7% | -9.4% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 97.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 94.5% | 94.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 94.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yr Hen Gorlan was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Gowerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yr Hen Gorlan has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Gowerton and the 251st lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Yr Hen Gorlan, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-03-13 | £200,123 |
| 16 Yr Hen Gorlan, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-06-22 | £149,785 |
| 6 Yr Hen Gorlan, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2022-05-12 | £220,398 |
| 19 Yr Hen Gorlan, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-07-30 | £244,419 |
| 14 Yr Hen Gorlan, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-01-22 | £331,042 |
SA4 3GP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SA4 3GP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Talbot Street , Tregwyr SA4 3DB | - not rated | 278 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gowerton School Cecil Road , Gowerton SA4 3DL | - not rated | 683 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunarlwydd Primary School Brithwen Road , Waunarlwydd SA5 4QS | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX | - not rated | 2,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Bar and Kitchen | 98 Sterry Road | 184 yd | |
| Bonophool Indian Restaurant | 93 Sterry Road | 251 yd | |
| Station 86 Limited | 86 Sterry Road | 260 yd | |
| Food by Sean at Gower | 70 Sterry Road | 292 yd | |
| Gowerton Comprehensive School Kitchen 1 | Cecil Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Hotel | Station Road | 89 yd | |
| Mansel Workingmen's Club | 7 Cecil Road | 412 yd | |
| The Kings Club Ltd | Victoria Road | 789 yd | |
| Gowerton Cricket Club | Victoria Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Contented Sole | 69 Sterry Road | 251 yd | |
| Ming Fai | 95 Sterry Road | 251 yd | |
| Tarkka Swansea | 100 Sterry Road | 260 yd | |
| Top Pizza | 100a Sterry Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 29 Sterry Road | 260 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.