Maes Dafydd is in Gorseinon, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA4 6JF is located in the Llwchwr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maes Dafydd, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 6JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 6AW, SA4 6SZ, SA4 6AF, SA4 6AA, SA4 6SX, SA4 6RA, SA4 6SY, SA4 6AD, SA4 6PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA4 6JF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.7% | 50% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.3% | 50% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 6JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 24.7% | 22.6% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 58.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 51.2% | 45% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19% | 19% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 13.1% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 29.4% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 100% | 98.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 98.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maes Dafydd was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maes Dafydd has the 8th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 128th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% 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 Maes Dafydd, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-09-21 | £181,487 |
| 17 Maes Dafydd, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-02-02 | £236,681 |
| 24 Maes Dafydd, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2015-06-26 | £242,517 |
| 1 Maes Dafydd, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2014-02-21 | £249,761 |
| 7 Maes Dafydd, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2011-05-13 | £221,887 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SA4 6JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 477 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX | - not rated | 477 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tre Uchaf Primary School Heol Cae Ty Newydd , Loughor SA4 6QB | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Talbot Street , Tregwyr SA4 3DB | - not rated | 1,792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Zest for life | Canolfan Gorseinon Centre, Millers Drive | 929 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | Harvester Restaurant, Victoria Road | 958 yd | |
| Y Shed | Gowerton Golf Club, Victoria Road | 958 yd | |
| Gowerton RFC | Gowerton Rugby Club, Victoria Road | 958 yd | |
| Gorseinon RFC | Gorseinon Rugby & Cricket Club, Lime Street | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Y Trap | Swansea Road | 592 yd | |
| Kingsbridge Inn | Swansea Road | 592 yd | |
| Loughor RFC | 39a Belgrave Road | 698 yd | |
| Globe Inn | 83-85 Glebe Road | 884 yd | |
| The Kings Club Ltd | Victoria Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Millers Drive | 929 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.