Area Information for Swansea, Wales, SA4 2LR

This postcode in Swansea is in Wales. The postcode is within the Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Gower. This page combines information for the address Swansea, Wales, SA4 2LR, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SA4 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1992. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Swansea
Ward Gorseinon and Penyrheol
UK Parliamentary Constituency Gower * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Country Wales

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Gorseinon and Penyrheol), and the South Wales Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Swansea, Wales, SA4 2LR.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Swansea, Wales, SA4 2LR is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Swansea, Wales consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 80
Semi-Detached 55
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 137
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 87
Owned with Mortgage 29
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 137

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 50
Two People 60
Three People 16
Four People 7
Five People 2
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 137

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Swansea, Wales consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 50
Family Household 79
Other Household 8
Total 137

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 50
Deprived In One Dimension 58
Deprived In Two Dimensions 22
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 137

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Gower UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 132
Female 136
Total 268

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around SA4 2LR has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 44% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 8
10-14 7
15-19 8
20-24 12
25-29 19
30-34 3
35-39 7
40-44 9
45-49 16
50-54 18
55-59 19
60-64 20
65-69 22
70-74 40
75-79 33
80-84 14
85+ 9
Total 267

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SA4 2LR does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 77
Married 108
Separated 8
Divorced 20
Widowed 37
Total 250

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (70%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 97
Good 90
Fair 53
Bad 19
Very Bad 9
Total 268

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 48
Apprenticeship 21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 46
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 41
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
No GCSEs or Equivalent 61
Other 8
Total 250

Welsh Language Embed This

The area around SA4 2LR has a lower than average concentration of Welsh speakers - 11% of the resident population. Across Wales, 17% of the population spoke Welsh at the time of the last census.

Figures for Welsh speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 years and over on census day 2021.

Welsh Language
Can Speak Welsh 29
Cannot Speak Welsh 236
Welsh Understanding Ability
Can Understand Spoken Welsh 48
Cannot Understand Spoken Welsh 217

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Swansea, Wales) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 265
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Indian 1
Total 268

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 263
European Union 1
Middle East and Asia 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 268

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 263
10+ Years 5
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 268

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SA4 2LR.

Passport(s) Held
None 51
United Kingdom 215
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 114
Christian 141
Buddhist 0
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 12
Total 268

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Gorseinon and Penyrheol ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 45% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 59
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 28
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 10
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 7
Retired 110
Looking After Home or Family 3
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 19
Other 4
Total 246

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 8
Professional Occupations 16
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 20
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 101

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 19
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 54
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 44
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 21
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 37
Semi-Routine Occupation 24
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 26
Full-time Student 7
Total 249

Swansea, Wales, SA4 2LR is within the Gorseinon and Penyrheol policing neighbourhood, under the South Wales Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SA4 2LR
Neighbourhood Team Address Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Force Website: https://www.south-wales.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to SA4 2LR. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SA4 2LR.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 16 closest railway stations to Swansea, Wales, SA4 2LR. The nearest railway station is Llangennech, approximately 1.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Llangennech 1.8 miles
Gowerton 2 miles
Bynea 2.4 miles
Pontarddulais 2.8 miles
Llanelli 5.1 miles
Swansea 5.6 miles
Llansamlet 6.9 miles
Pantyffynnon 7.3 miles
Ammanford 8.4 miles
Skewen 8.5 miles
Pembrey & Burry Port 8.9 miles
Briton Ferry 10 miles
Neath 11 miles
Llandybie 11 miles
Baglan 11 miles
Kidwelly 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Swansea, Wales, SA4 2LR. The nearest is PENYRHEOL PRIMARY SCHOOL, approximately 640 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Swansea, Wales, SA4 2LR. The nearest is Penyrheol Comprehensive School, approximately 320 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Swansea, Wales, SA4 2LR. The nearest is Princess Street Surgery, approximately 830 yards away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Princess Street Surgery 830 yards
Ty'r Felin Surgery 850 yards
Estuary Group Practice 1.9 miles
Dr Z Rafique 2.3 miles
Tal-Y-Bont Surgery 2.7 miles
Llwynhendy Health Centre 3.5 miles
Dr D Vigneswaran 3.5 miles
Dr D Bensusan & Partners 3.7 miles
Dr J O J Powell & Partners 3.7 miles
Manselton Surgery 4.6 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Swansea, Wales, SA4 2LR. The nearest is Ty Einon Centre, approximately 830 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.