Postcode report
SA4 4PB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SA4 4PB: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA4 4PB is a postcode in Gorseinon and Penyrheol, Swansea, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA4 4PB, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA4 4PB are safety and housing, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SA4 4PB is based on Swansea 007 Census 2021. It covers 9,638 residents, 1,290 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near SA4 4PB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £196k from 131 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SA4 4PB can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA4 4PB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
FAQ
Common questions about SA4 4PB
Is SA4 4PB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SA4 4PB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SA4 4PB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SA4 4PB?
LocaleIQ matched SA4 4PB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA4 4PB?
The latest median sold price is £196k based on 131 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.