West Street, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4AF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA4 4AF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.4% of the population 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	57.4%	59.4%	2.0%	51.0%	8.4%
Male	42.6%	40.6%	-2.0%	49.0%	-8.4%

Partnership Status

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	25.2%	24%	-1.2%	37.9%	-13.9%
Married: Opposite sex	29.4%	33.1%	3.7%	44.2%	-11.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.7%	3.3%	1.6%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	15.1%	21.5%	6.4%	9.1%	12.4%
Widowed	27.7%	18.2%	-9.5%	6.1%	12.1%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	26.5%	23.9%	-2.6%	48.4%	-24.5%
Good health	29.4%	34.1%	4.7%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	27.2%	26.1%	-1.1%	12.7%	13.4%
Bad health	10.3%	10.9%	0.6%	4.0%	6.9%
Very bad health	6.6%	5.1%	-1.5%	1.2%	3.9%

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.

In the area around SA4 4AF this area, 43.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	46.2%	43.2%	-3.0%	18.2%	25.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.7%	0.8%	-5.9%	9.6%	-8.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	19.5%	3.5%	13.4%	6.1%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	8.5%	4.3%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	6.8%	-0.8%	16.9%	-10.1%
Degree or Similar	15.1%	16.9%	1.8%	33.8%	-16.9%
Other	4.2%	4.2%	0.0%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.1%	97.1%	0.0%	81.4%	15.7%
Arab	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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%	93.5%	-2.8%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	0.7%	5.1%	4.4%	6.1%	-1.0%
Africa	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	93.5%	-2.8%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.1%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.6%	76.7%	-8.1%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Romania	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
No passport held	28.5%	13.5%	15.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.6%	37.2%	3.4%
Christian	44.2%	46.2%	-2.0%
Buddhist	3.6%	0.5%	3.1%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	9.4%	6.0%	3.4%

Safety

Is West Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

West Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 264th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in SA4 4AF, 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 West Street are based on 5 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 West Street, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4AF

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA4 4AF

Average Price
£154,919

Semi-Detached
£168,629

Terraced
£149,892

Detached
£383,941

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£15,448

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Street

Average Price
£181,195

Semi-Detached
£199,486

Terraced
£169,001

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
77 West Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-09-27	£145,364
87 West Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£177,000	2024-09-12	£183,782
108 West Street, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2024-05-07	£397,505
85 West Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£82,000	2024-02-09	£88,799
68 West Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£81,000	2023-09-14	£87,107

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA4 4AF

Employment

SA4 4AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in SA4 4AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Full-Time Employee	11
Self-Employed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	6
Manufacturing	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Education	3
Other	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Construction	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU	- not rated	320 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX	- not rated	320 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG	- not rated	1,000 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tre Uchaf Primary School Heol Cae Ty Newydd , Loughor SA4 6QB	- not rated	1,359 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Penyrheol Primary School Frampton Road , Gorseinon SA4 4LY	- not rated	1,370 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
Cafe Zest for life	Canolfan Gorseinon Centre, Millers Drive	247 yd
Gorseinon RFC	Gorseinon Rugby & Cricket Club, Lime Street	305 yd
Moo Music Swansea and Neath	103 High Street	357 yd
Raduni Restuarant	102 High Street	358 yd
Roma 2000 Fish Bar	61 High Street	358 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Willo's Bar & Diner	Lime Street	296 yd
Mardy Inn	117 High Street	411 yd
GEC	12 High Street	488 yd
Station Hotel	17 High Street	488 yd
Llwchwr Workingmens Club	Llwchwr Working Mens Club, High Street	488 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ephesus Pizzeria	63 High Street	358 yd
Pompeii Pizza	69 High Street	358 yd
Thai Kitchen	87 High Street	368 yd
Food Net House	93 High Street	368 yd
Subway	94 High Street	368 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Aldi, Millers Drive	247 yd
Sainsburys	14 Alexandra Road	441 yd
Asda Stores	Heol Y Mynydd	480 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA4 4AF postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.6%

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	2.2%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	170.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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