Bryn Close Gorseinon, Swansea
21 addresses across 3 postcodes (SA4), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39100241.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £100,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 9, E: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Swansea costs £2,238 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gowerton, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Princess Street Surgery, about 280 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | £100,000 | £95,000 | £105,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £90,000 | £85,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2016 | 6 SA4 4FN | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2016 | 4 SA4 4FN | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 1 SA4 4FN | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2009 | 10 SA4 4FN | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2009 | 8 SA4 4FN | Semi-detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (7); House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1930-1949 (3); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Swansea in 2026-27: Band D £2,238 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,492 | £1,741 | £1,990 | £2,238 | £2,736 | £3,233 | £3,730 | £4,477 | £5,223 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (37% of about 1,390 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 52 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 34 m and 40 m above sea level (36 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA4 4FN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SA4 4FS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SA4 4FW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Llangennech 4,320 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bynea 2,720 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Llanerch Crescent Gorseinon | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 4 | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Gorseinon Car Park | 360 m |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 57.5 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Princess Street Surgery | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alexandra Road (Dental Surgery) | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Gorseinon Hospital | 270 m |
| Police station | Gorseinon Police Station | 320 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Select AND Save Gorseinon, Gorseinon Cashzone | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 17 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,800 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Melin Mynach, Gorseinon, a scheduled monument, 540 m (0.3 miles) east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Melin Mynach, Gorseinon | Scheduled monument | 540 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cwm y Lladron | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Allt-wen Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Tircoed Forest | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Penbwl Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Tyle-Du | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Coed Cwm Penlle'r-gaer | Wood | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 21 |
8 of the street's 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Swansea: see them on the Swansea page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 280 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Gorseinon Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Penyrheol Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Y.g.g. Pontybrenin Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Tre Uchaf Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pengelli Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Day Nursery SA4 4FF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 4 Good | 28 May 2026 |
| Gorseinon Social Centre SA4 4US | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Freedom Leisure SA4 4FG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School SA4 4FG | School/college/university | 290 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Ranus Stores SA4 4FQ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Gorseinon Youth Centre/Youth Hub/Evolve SA4 4FE | Other catering premises | 300 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2003 |
| Chloe's Little Treats SA4 4FQ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Hope and Light Coffee House SA4 4FE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Sunbeams After School Care SA4 4BN | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Sainsburys SA4 4NW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Happy Chef Chinese Takeaway SA4 4NW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Mar 2026 |
| David Richards Butcher SA4 4NW | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Lotties SA4 4FE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Hungry Head SA4 4FE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gorseinon Primary SA4 4UX | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Llanerch Crescent (6); On or near Brunant Road (6); On or near Princess Street (4); On or near Bryn Close (4); On or near Brynteg Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 9 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SA4 4FN: 16 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- SA4 4FW: 4 addresses
- SA4 4FS: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bryn Close · Grove Street · Brynteg Road · Llanerch Crescent · Honeysuckle Lane · Llys Brynteg · Llanerch Crescent · Brunant Road · Orchard Close · Princess Street · Brownhills · Clos Tirffynnon
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.