Plas Road is in Grovesend, Swansea and in Lliw Valley district. SA4 4WG 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 Plas Road, Grovesend, Swansea, SA4 4WG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 4WL, SA4 4WQ, SA4 4WF, SA4 4GZ, SA4 4GR, SA4 4WN, SA4 4GS, SA4 4GU, SA4 4GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA4 4WG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47% | 49.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 31.8% | 38% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 39.8% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 52.1% | 51.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 24.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 16.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 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 | 35% | 20% | -15.0% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 22.2% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 24% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 98.6% | 97.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.8% | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plas Road was 60.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% lower than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plas Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 385th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Plas Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,800 | 2025-07-24 | £179,289 |
| 4 Plas Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2025-07-04 | £169,407 |
| 11 Plas Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-01-08 | £186,141 |
| 23 Plas Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-09-05 | £107,753 |
| 30 Plas Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-07-31 | £502,638 |
SA4 4WG 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 student residents living in SA4 4WG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pengelli Primary School Station Road , Grovesend SA4 4GY | - not rated | 271 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Primary School Frampton Road , Gorseinon SA4 4LY | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontlliw Primary School Clordir Road , Pontlliw SA4 9SA | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 2,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pengelli Sports and Social Club | Miners Welfare Club, Plas Road | 5 yd | |
| Bryn Lliw | 6 High Street | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madbuns | 44 High Street | 199 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 | 40.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.6% |
| 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.