Sandringham Close Gorseinon, Swansea
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (SA4), about 20 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39102173.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £252,200 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 1).
- 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 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 140 m away, and Argyle Gardens (0.9 hectares) is about 570 m (0.4 miles) 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 19 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Princess Street Surgery, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £252,200 | £252,200 | £252,200 |
| 2020 | 1 | £179,950 | £179,950 | £179,950 |
| 2019 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £64,950 | £64,950 | £64,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2023 | 7 SA4 6HU | Semi-detached | £252,200 | |
| 16 Oct 2020 | 3 SA4 6HU | Semi-detached | £179,950 | |
| 29 Apr 2019 | 11 SA4 6HU | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 7 SA4 6HU | Semi-detached | £64,950 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 610 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 30 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 12 addresses are between 19 m and 21 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA4 6HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SA4 6HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Bynea 2,720 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Llangennech 4,320 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marlborough Road Gorseinon | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 1 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Gorseinon Car Park | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 56.9 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Princess Street Surgery | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alexandra Road (Dental Surgery) | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Gorseinon Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Gorseinon Police Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moto - Swansea - Amenity, Penllergaer | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,650 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Argyle Gardens 8,970 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,220 m² | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,800 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common, a scheduled monument, 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 4 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 | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Melin Mynach, Gorseinon | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Garn Goch Round Barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cwm y Lladron | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Allt-wen Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Bishwell Common | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Penbwl Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Tircoed Forest | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| Tyle-Du | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-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) | 7.0 | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y.g.g. Pontybrenin Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 120 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Gorseinon Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Tre Uchaf Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Gowerton Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Penyrheol Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Welsh medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Pontybrenin SA4 6AU | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Plantos Bach Pontybrenin SA4 6AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Premier West End Stores SA4 4AG | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Pontybrenin Primary School SA4 6HX | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Kingsbridge Inn SA4 4AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Tafarn y Trap SA4 4AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| JD's - Test Location SA4 6BH | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Roasted Coffee Shop SA4 4AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Foxgrove (9); On or near Queen'S Avenue (7); On or near Lon Brydwen (3); On or near Ystrad Einon (2); On or near Maes-Y-Coed (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Marlborough Road · Belgrave Road · Lon Brydwen · Loughor Road · Glyn Rhosyn · Queen's Avenue · Maes Maddock · Foxgrove · Loughor Road · Maes De Braose · Llwynderw · Maes-y-Coed
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.