Rufus Lewis Avenue is in Gorseinon, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA4 4XN 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 Rufus Lewis Avenue, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 4XW, SA4 4XJ, SA4 4XL, SA4 4AB, SA4 4YQ, SA4 4XH, SA4 4YG, SA4 4YJ, SA4 4YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA4 4XN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 52.1% | 53.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 26.5% | 34% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 48% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 45% | 50% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 30.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 10.9% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 30.5% | 22.5% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 15.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 30.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 96.1% | 93.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 93.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rufus Lewis Avenue was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rufus Lewis Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Rufus Lewis Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-12-16 | £360,015 |
| 36 Rufus Lewis Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2019-11-08 | £168,773 |
| 32 Rufus Lewis Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-07-31 | £263,039 |
| 11 Rufus Lewis Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-06-28 | £224,007 |
| 25 Rufus Lewis Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2012-05-09 | £159,201 |
SA4 4XN 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penyrheol Primary School Frampton Road , Gorseinon SA4 4LY | - not rated | 695 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG | - not rated | 729 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tre Uchaf Primary School Heol Cae Ty Newydd , Loughor SA4 6QB | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX | - not rated | 1,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub | St Catherines Church, Princess Street | 473 yd | |
| Freedom Leisure | Penyrheol Leisure Centre | 623 yd | |
| Lotties | 1a Pontardulais Road | 790 yd | |
| Framptons | 2 Borough Road | 842 yd | |
| Gorseinon RFC | Gorseinon Rugby & Cricket Club, Lime Street | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar New Lodge Gorseinon Independent Social Club | 143 Alexandra Road | 691 yd | |
| Loughor and District Workingmens Club | Loughor And District Workingmens Club, Oakleigh Road | 956 yd | |
| The Reverend James | 180 Borough Road | 956 yd | |
| Willo's Bar & Diner | Lime Street | 969 yd | |
| Mardy Inn | 117 High Street | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen's Chef | 7 Brynafon Road | 352 yd | |
| Happy Chef Chinese Takeaway | 10 Alexandra Road | 725 yd | |
| KG's Fish and Chips Ltd | 1 Frampton Road | 760 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 87 High Street | 862 yd | |
| Food Net House | 93 High Street | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Extra | 125 Frampton Road | 202 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 14 Alexandra Road | 725 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.