Brynhyfryd Road, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4XP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA4 4XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	51.1%	0.0%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	48.9%	48.9%	0.0%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around SA4 4XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.6%	46.1%	9.5%	37.9%	8.2%
Married: Opposite sex	41.2%	34.9%	-6.3%	44.2%	-9.3%
Separated	2.5%	3.5%	1.0%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	11.9%	9.3%	-2.6%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	7.8%	6.2%	-1.6%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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	43%	45.4%	2.4%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	30.4%	29.3%	-1.1%	33.6%	-4.3%
Fair health	14.9%	16.4%	1.5%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	10%	6.6%	-3.4%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around SA4 4XP this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.1%	29.5%	-2.6%	18.2%	11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	10.1%	-8.0%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.6%	14.3%	-6.3%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	6.2%	2.9%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	16.7%	4.8%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	10.3%	23.3%	13.0%	33.8%	-10.5%
Other	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.7%	96.4%	-2.3%	81.4%	15.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	98.4%	95.2%	-3.2%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	1%	3%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	94.9%	-3.5%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	3%	2.7%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.7%	76.7%	-1.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	21.9%	13.5%	8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	63.3%	37.2%	26.1%
Christian	30.7%	46.2%	-15.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Brynhyfryd Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brynhyfryd Road was 138.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% higher than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brynhyfryd Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 131st highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in SA4 4XP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 6/10 (average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brynhyfryd Road are based on 30 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swansea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brynhyfryd Road, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4XP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA4 4XP

Average Price
£156,170

Semi-Detached
£156,170

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brynhyfryd Road

Average Price
£164,539

Semi-Detached
£164,539

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brynhyfryd Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Brynhyfryd Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2025-04-30	£185,595
11 Brynhyfryd Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2025-01-21	£175,870
5 Brynhyfryd Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-07-12	£157,023
40 Brynhyfryd Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£191,000	2024-02-26	£207,044
2 Brynhyfryd Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2021-09-15	£104,586

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA4 4XP

Employment

SA4 4XP 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.

The percentage of student residents living in SA4 4XP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Student (economically inactive)	17
Looking after home or family	17
Other	13
Self-Employed	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	21
Manufacturing	12
Education	10
Other	10
Transport and storage	9
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG	- not rated	760 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Penyrheol Primary School Frampton Road , Gorseinon SA4 4LY	- not rated	842 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tre Uchaf Primary School Heol Cae Ty Newydd , Loughor SA4 6QB	- not rated	1,058 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU	- not rated	1,125 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX	- not rated	1,125 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub	St Catherines Church, Princess Street	316 yd
Lotties	1a Pontardulais Road	640 yd
Framptons	2 Borough Road	691 yd
Freedom Leisure	Penyrheol Leisure Centre	703 yd
Gorseinon RFC	Gorseinon Rugby & Cricket Club, Lime Street	792 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bar New Lodge Gorseinon Independent Social Club	143 Alexandra Road	482 yd
Willo's Bar & Diner	Lime Street	813 yd
Loughor and District Workingmens Club	Loughor And District Workingmens Club, Oakleigh Road	814 yd
The Reverend James	180 Borough Road	839 yd
Loughor RFC	39a Belgrave Road	868 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chen's Chef	7 Brynafon Road	446 yd
Happy Chef Chinese Takeaway	10 Alexandra Road	567 yd
KG's Fish and Chips Ltd	1 Frampton Road	600 yd
Thai Kitchen	87 High Street	712 yd
Food Net House	93 High Street	712 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nisa Extra	125 Frampton Road	273 yd
Sainsburys	14 Alexandra Road	567 yd
Asda Stores	Heol Y Mynydd	984 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA4 4XP postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	69.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	121.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.