Whitestone Road Pyle, Swansea
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (SA3), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39102577.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £320,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4, E: 1, F: 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 F; Band D in Swansea costs £2,238 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gowerton, about 8.2 km (5.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mansel Green, is about 910 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 66 to 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Mumbles Medical Practice, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often drugs.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £91,500 | £80,000 | £103,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2023 | 23 SA3 3DB | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2019 | 30 SA3 3DB | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2013 | 25 SA3 3DB | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2009 | 20 SA3 3DB | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 2 May 2000 | 20 SA3 3DB | Detached | £80,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2000 | 23 SA3 3DB | Detached | £103,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jun 1997 | 24 SA3 3DB | Detached | £70,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5); House, detached (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 2010 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
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 F (36% of about 830 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 45 address points in this street's postcodes, 11 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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: 11 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| SA3 3DB | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 |
| SA3 3HD | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 1 / 2 |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 66 m and 69 m above sea level (67 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA3 3DB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SA3 3HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Swansea 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bynea 2,720 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pyle Corner | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swansea Bus Station Stand A | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 52.7 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Mumbles Medical Practice | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Practice | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Singleton Hospital | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Sketty Police Station | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Swansea - Bishopston Road Cashzone | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Mansel Green 6.3 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,110 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,950 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,360 m² | 390 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chantry Acre medieval chapel, a scheduled monument, 640 m (0.4 miles) west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chantry Acre medieval chapel | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| St Peter's Chapel & Well, Caswell Bay | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Caswell Cliff Fort | Scheduled monument | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Dingle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Kilvrough | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Redley Cliff | Cliff or slope | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Brandy Cove | Tidal water | 910 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Bishop's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| High Penard | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Black Stones | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopston Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Bishopston Comprehensive English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Cafe SA3 3DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Unit 2 Caswell SA3 3DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Bishopston Village Stores SA3 3HA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2019 |
| South Gower RFC SA3 3HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Headland Close (1); On or near Whitestone Avenue (1); On or near Caswell Bay Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 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) | 54% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 10 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
Whitestone Avenue · Headland Road · Headland Close · Caswell Bay Road · Pyle Road · Pyle Court · Gerretts Close · Brandy Cove Road · Ochre Wood · White Knight Gardens · Woodside Close · Ridley Way
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.