Ffordd Yr Afon is in Gorseinon, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA4 4QA is located in the Gorseinon and Penyrheol electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ffordd Yr Afon, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 4QG, SA4 4QB, SA4 4JA, SA4 4QD, SA4 4QJ, SA4 4QH, SA4 4AN, SA4 4EG, SA4 4QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA4 4QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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% | 49.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 40.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 37% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 57.8% | 62.9% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 22.7% | 20.7% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -12.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 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 | 14.4% | 19.9% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 16.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 18.8% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 26.3% | -5.4% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.4% | 87.6% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 7.0% |
In this area, 95.3% 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% | 95.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 94.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffordd Yr Afon was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ffordd Yr Afon has the 11th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 138th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Ffordd Yr Afon, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-07-10 | £115,679 |
| 96 Ffordd Yr Afon, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-06-30 | £223,087 |
| 6 Ffordd Yr Afon, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2025-02-21 | £206,451 |
| 108 Ffordd Yr Afon, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-12-18 | £117,766 |
| 88 Ffordd Yr Afon, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-09-06 | £244,004 |
SA4 4QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 489 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX | - not rated | 489 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Primary School Frampton Road , Gorseinon SA4 4LY | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tre Uchaf Primary School Heol Cae Ty Newydd , Loughor SA4 6QB | - not rated | 1,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Zest for life | Canolfan Gorseinon Centre, Millers Drive | 152 yd | |
| Daisy Diner | The Amusement Depot, Railway Terrace | 302 yd | |
| Junction Bar and Kitchen | 12 High Street | 336 yd | |
| Seagers Gorseinon Ltd | 1 High Street | 336 yd | |
| Asda Customer Restaurant | Asda, Heol Y Mynydd | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEC | 12 High Street | 336 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 17 High Street | 336 yd | |
| Llwchwr Workingmens Club | Llwchwr Working Mens Club, High Street | 336 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Heol Y Mynydd | 442 yd | |
| Willo's Bar & Diner | Lime Street | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger Box | 1A Railway Terrace | 302 yd | |
| Pepinos Pizza | 24 High Street | 336 yd | |
| Gorseinon Packed Meals | 25 High Street | 336 yd | |
| Swan Garden | 11 High Street | 336 yd | |
| Bites Burgers & Shakes | 23 High Street | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Millers Drive | 152 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Heol Y Mynydd | 495 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 14 Alexandra Road | 725 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Ltd, Gorseinon Road | 842 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.