Stafford Common is in Gorseinon, Swansea and in Lliw Valley district. SA4 4HD is located in the Llwchwr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stafford Common, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 4EZ, SA4 4HA, SA4 4HF, SA4 4HQ, SA4 4HE, SA4 4HW, SA4 4ET, SA4 4ES, SA4 4HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA4 4HD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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% | 48.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48% | 51.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 26.6% | 32.3% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 48.5% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 11.1% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 48.5% | 51.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 25% | 16.3% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 19.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 27% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.6% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 97.8% | 98.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 98.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stafford Common was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stafford Common has the 24th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 388th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasfryn Stafford Common, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2021-02-26 | £228,143 |
| Pen Y Hafod Stafford Common, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-01-22 | £288,183 |
| Westwinds Stafford Common, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2018-01-19 | £316,500 |
| Brynaeron Stafford Common, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2016-06-08 | £521,276 |
| Brynaeron Stafford Common, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2006-08-24 | £710,873 |
SA4 4HD 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Talbot Street , Tregwyr SA4 3DB | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gowerton School Cecil Road , Gowerton SA4 3DL | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG | - not rated | 2,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finks Diner | M And P Direct, Phoenix Way | 968 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | Harvester Restaurant, Victoria Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Y Shed | Gowerton Golf Club, Victoria Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Gowerton RFC | Gowerton Rugby Club, Victoria Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Y Trap | Swansea Road | 788 yd | |
| Kingsbridge Inn | Swansea Road | 788 yd | |
| The Kings Club Ltd | Victoria Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Gowerton Cricket Club | Victoria Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fish Bar | 92a Swansea Road | 201 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.