Clos Y Maerdy, Garden Village, Swansea, SA4 4EA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA4 4EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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	51.1%	52.3%	1.2%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	48.9%	47.7%	-1.2%	49.0%	-1.3%

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 vicinity of SA4 4EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.5%	26%	4.5%	37.9%	-11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	58.7%	-3.5%	44.2%	14.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	8.6%	7.1%	-1.5%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	6.2%	6.1%	-0.1%	6.1%	0.0%

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	54.5%	47.9%	-6.6%	48.4%	-0.5%
Good health	22.6%	26.5%	3.9%	33.6%	-7.1%
Fair health	16.2%	15.2%	-1.0%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	6%	9.5%	3.5%	4.0%	5.5%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	22%	14.3%	-7.7%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	5.6%	-8.8%	9.6%	-4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	15.8%	0.5%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	7.1%	-1.0%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.7%	15.3%	-1.4%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	37.2%	19.0%	33.8%	3.4%
Other	5.3%	4.6%	-0.7%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	97.9%	97.2%	-0.7%	81.4%	15.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	98.7%	97.2%	-1.5%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0%	1.4%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	97.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	6.5%	13.5%	-7.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.4%	37.2%	-7.8%
Christian	66.8%	46.2%	20.6%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Clos Y Maerdy Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clos Y Maerdy was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Clos Y Maerdy has the 5th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

🔎 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 4EA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 Clos Y Maerdy are based on 1 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 Clos Y Maerdy, Garden Village, Swansea, SA4 4EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA4 4EA

Average Price
£206,764

Semi-Detached
£199,582

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£213,946

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Clos Y Maerdy

Average Price
£221,504

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£221,504

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Clos Y MaerdyStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Clos Y Maerdy, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2021-12-01	£209,435
1 Clos Y Maerdy, Swansea, West Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building	£48,500	1995-07-21	£221,504

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA4 4EA

Employment

SA4 4EA 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 retired residents living in SA4 4EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	11
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	713 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX	- not rated	713 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG	- not rated	1,656 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Talbot Street , Tregwyr SA4 3DB	- not rated	1,855 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tre Uchaf Primary School Heol Cae Ty Newydd , Loughor SA4 6QB	- not rated	1,978 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	652 yd
Daisy Diner	The Amusement Depot, Railway Terrace	688 yd
The Coffee Studio	Gorseinon Road	789 yd
Seagers Gorseinon Ltd	1 High Street	796 yd
Junction Bar and Kitchen	12 High Street	796 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tafarn Y Trap	Swansea Road	364 yd
Kingsbridge Inn	Swansea Road	364 yd
Station Hotel	17 High Street	796 yd
Llwchwr Workingmens Club	Llwchwr Working Mens Club, High Street	796 yd
GEC	12 High Street	796 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Village Fish Bar	92a Swansea Road	362 yd
The Burger Box	1A Railway Terrace	688 yd
Pepinos Pizza	24 High Street	796 yd
Gorseinon Packed Meals	25 High Street	796 yd
Swan Garden	11 High Street	796 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Aldi, Millers Drive	652 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	Farm Foods Ltd, Gorseinon Road	968 yd
Asda Stores	Heol Y Mynydd	990 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA4 4EA 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	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%

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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	293.1 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	21.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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