Dyffryn Road is in Gorseinon, Swansea and in Lliw Valley district. SA4 6BB 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 Dyffryn Road, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 4UN, SA4 6BD, SA4 4UP, SA4 6HZ, SA4 6HX, SA4 4AF, SA4 6BA, SA4 4UL, SA4 4AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA4 6BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.4% | 34% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 44.9% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 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 | 43.6% | 43.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 17.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 26.4% | 10.6% | -15.8% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 9.8% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 22.3% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15.9% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 32.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.8% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.7% | 96.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 96.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dyffryn Road was 207.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 186.1% higher than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dyffryn Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 60th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 126.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Dyffryn Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-01-31 | £148,117 |
| 30 Dyffryn Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-09-25 | £273,207 |
| 6 Dyffryn Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-09-22 | £145,179 |
| 20 Dyffryn Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-09 | £200,540 |
| 46 Dyffryn Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,999 | 2020-11-09 | £230,349 |
SA4 6BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 368 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX | - not rated | 368 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG | - not rated | 972 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tre Uchaf Primary School Heol Cae Ty Newydd , Loughor SA4 6QB | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Primary School Frampton Road , Gorseinon SA4 4LY | - not rated | 1,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseinon RFC | Gorseinon Rugby & Cricket Club, Lime Street | 339 yd | |
| Lotties | 1a Pontardulais Road | 374 yd | |
| Moo Music Swansea and Neath | 103 High Street | 396 yd | |
| Raduni Restuarant | 102 High Street | 400 yd | |
| Roma 2000 Fish Bar | 61 High Street | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willo's Bar & Diner | Lime Street | 342 yd | |
| Mardy Inn | 117 High Street | 480 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Heol Y Mynydd | 635 yd | |
| GEC | 12 High Street | 637 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 17 High Street | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Kitchen | 87 High Street | 360 yd | |
| Food Net House | 93 High Street | 360 yd | |
| Subway | 94 High Street | 360 yd | |
| Happy Chef Chinese Takeaway | 10 Alexandra Road | 368 yd | |
| Ephesus Pizzeria | 63 High Street | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 14 Alexandra Road | 368 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Millers Drive | 428 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Heol Y Mynydd | 574 yd | |
| Nisa Extra | 125 Frampton Road | 1,042 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.