Gwalia Terrace is in Gorseinon, Swansea and in Lliw Valley district. SA4 4DW is located in the Gorseinon and Penyrheol electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gwalia Terrace, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 4DU, SA4 4DE, SA4 4DN, SA4 4DP, SA4 4DF, SA4 4DT, SA4 4DG, SA4 4DR, SA4 4BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA4 4DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49% | 50% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 33.5% | 41.5% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 39.4% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 8.9% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 50.6% | 47.3% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 32.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 23.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 19.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17.7% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 19.4% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 99% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.1% | 97.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.6% | 37.2% | 27.4% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwalia Terrace was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gwalia Terrace has the 14th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 170th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Gwalia Terrace, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2025-09-19 | £108,000 |
| 10 Gwalia Terrace, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-01-17 | £159,256 |
| 5 Gwalia Terrace, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2019-09-11 | £102,482 |
| 3 Gwalia Terrace, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-03-25 | £125,874 |
| 14 Gwalia Terrace, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-01-17 | £185,871 |
SA4 4DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 927 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX | - not rated | 927 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG | - not rated | 993 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Primary School Frampton Road , Gorseinon SA4 4LY | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tre Uchaf Primary School Heol Cae Ty Newydd , Loughor SA4 6QB | - not rated | 2,048 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Diner | The Amusement Depot, Railway Terrace | 156 yd | |
| The Coffee Studio | Gorseinon Road | 173 yd | |
| Asda Customer Restaurant | Asda, Heol Y Mynydd | 195 yd | |
| Seagers Gorseinon Ltd | 1 High Street | 227 yd | |
| Junction Bar and Kitchen | 12 High Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | 17 High Street | 227 yd | |
| Llwchwr Workingmens Club | Llwchwr Working Mens Club, High Street | 227 yd | |
| GEC | 12 High Street | 228 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Heol Y Mynydd | 291 yd | |
| Mardy Inn | 117 High Street | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger Box | 1A Railway Terrace | 156 yd | |
| Pepinos Pizza | 24 High Street | 227 yd | |
| Gorseinon Packed Meals | 25 High Street | 227 yd | |
| Swan Garden | 11 High Street | 227 yd | |
| Bites Burgers & Shakes | 23 High Street | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Heol Y Mynydd | 403 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Ltd, Gorseinon Road | 465 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Millers Drive | 476 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 14 Alexandra Road | 828 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.