Meadow Drive is in Gorseinon, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA4 4YY 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 Meadow Drive, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4YY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 4ZD, SA4 4ZE, SA4 4YA, SA4 4ZG, SA4 4XZ, SA4 4XY, SA4 4ZA, SA4 4JG, SA4 4XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA4 4YY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4YY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 21.1% | 23.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 54.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 43.7% | 38.5% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 36.8% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 18.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 17.7% | 15.1% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 35.6% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.4% 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% | 95.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 95.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 66.5% | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average.
Meadow Drive has the lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 11th lowest crime rate of 786 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meadow Drive, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2024-06-07 | £276,695 |
| 4 Meadow Drive, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2022-06-08 | £322,241 |
| 3 Meadow Drive, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-09-11 | £265,743 |
| 9 Meadow Drive, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-01-31 | £333,516 |
| 9 Meadow Drive, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2013-12-11 | £295,995 |
SA4 4YY 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 retired residents living in SA4 4YY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Uchaf Primary School Heol Cae Ty Newydd , Loughor SA4 6QB | - not rated | 672 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Primary School Frampton Road , Gorseinon SA4 4LY | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX | - not rated | 1,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framptons | 2 Borough Road | 309 yd | |
| Food with Friends/Gorseinon and Llwchwr Food Hub | St Catherines Church, Princess Street | 738 yd | |
| Callatis | 80 Glebe Road | 894 yd | |
| Lotties | 1a Pontardulais Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar New Lodge Gorseinon Independent Social Club | 143 Alexandra Road | 386 yd | |
| The Reverend James | 180 Borough Road | 390 yd | |
| Loughor and District Workingmens Club | Loughor And District Workingmens Club, Oakleigh Road | 402 yd | |
| Loughor RFC | 39a Belgrave Road | 718 yd | |
| Globe Inn | 83-85 Glebe Road | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG's Fish and Chips Ltd | 1 Frampton Road | 260 yd | |
| Chen's Chef | 7 Brynafon Road | 395 yd | |
| Dragon Plaza | 70 Glebe Road | 894 yd | |
| Happy Chef Chinese Takeaway | 10 Alexandra Road | 951 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 87 High Street | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Extra | 125 Frampton Road | 391 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 14 Alexandra Road | 951 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.