Roper Wright Close Gowerton, Swansea
1 address across 1 postcode (SA4), about 100 m long. USRN 39107895.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2003 the median was £126,000 across 2 sales.
- 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 760 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Estuary Group Practice, about 380 m away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | £126,000 | £126,000 | £126,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2020 | 3 SA4 3HD | Other | £8,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Feb 2003 | 14 SA4 3HD | Detached | £126,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Feb 2003 | 14 SA4 3HD | Detached | £126,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2002 | 12 SA4 3HD | Detached | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 12 SA4 3HD | Detached | £108,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 4 SA4 3HD | Detached | £82,500 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 10 SA4 3HD | Semi-detached | £69,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 820 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 13 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 0 at low risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA4 3HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Bynea 2,720 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Llangennech 4,320 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gurnos Road Gowerton | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 1 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ffordd Beck Parking | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 56.2 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Estuary Group Practice | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Gorseinon Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Gorseinon Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Moto - Swansea - Amenity, Penllergaer | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,880 m² | 270 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 11 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,480 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Allt-wen Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Bishwell Common | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Cwm y Lladron | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Pen-y-wern Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Priors Meadow | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Pwll Mawr | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.8 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowerton Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Welsh medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Gowerton Comprehensive School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Waunarlwydd Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Y.g.g. Pontybrenin Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express SA4 3EZ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2018 |
| The Welcome Cafe @ The Old Mill Foundation SA4 3EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Super Fried Food SA4 3BR | Manufacturers/packers | 310 m | 4 Good | 20 May 2025 |
| Colin Davies Quality Foods SA4 3BS | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Jenkins Bakery SA4 3BS | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Gowerton Primary School SA4 3GE | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Mansel Workingmen's Club SA4 3DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 May 2022 |
| Gowerton Corner Shop SA4 3BR | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (14); On or near Clos Morgan Owen (5); On or near Glanmorfa (2); On or near Clos Cae Dafydd (1); On or near Coed Gurnos (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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 3HD: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Clos Morgan Owen · William Bowen Close · Roperwright Close · Redwood Court · Gurnos Road · Coed Gurnos · Uplands · Shaw Street · Ffos Felen · Glanmorfa · Clos Bevan · B4295
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.