Plas Newydd is in Grovesend, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA4 4WN 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 Newydd, Grovesend, Swansea, SA4 4WN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 4GR, SA4 4GZ, SA4 4GS, SA4 4WG, SA4 4WQ, SA4 4WL, SA4 4WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA4 4WN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.9% | 49.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 4WN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 28.8% | 30.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 51.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 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 | 47.5% | 51.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 28.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 20.7% | 16.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 16.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 21.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 27.3% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 99.5% 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 | 99.2% | 99.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 99.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plas Newydd was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plas Newydd has the 16th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 188th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Plas Newydd, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-04-21 | £221,396 |
| 40 Plas Newydd, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,995 | 2021-09-10 | £246,078 |
| 17 Plas Newydd, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2017-11-03 | £178,129 |
| 14 Plas Newydd, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-07-07 | £191,655 |
| 9 Plas Newydd, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2017-05-02 | £207,074 |
SA4 4WN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pengelli Primary School Station Road , Grovesend SA4 4GY | - not rated | 445 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Primary School Frampton Road , Gorseinon SA4 4LY | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontlliw Primary School Clordir Road , Pontlliw SA4 9SA | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 2,635 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 | 181 yd | |
| Bryn Lliw | 6 High Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madbuns | 44 High Street | 301 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.