Ystrad Einon Gorseinon, Swansea
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (SA4), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39102656.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £115,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Argyle Gardens, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Princess Street Surgery, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £139,950 | £139,950 | £139,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £133,000 | £133,000 | £133,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £63,500 | £63,500 | £63,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £59,500 | £59,500 | £59,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £53,000 | £53,000 | £53,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £47,500 | £47,500 | £47,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2015 | 18 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2014 | 6 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £139,950 | |
| 20 Jan 2012 | 9 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 18 May 2010 | 4 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £133,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2009 | 2 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2003 | 12 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 2 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2001 | 2 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £63,500 | |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 3 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £59,500 | |
| 15 Aug 1997 | 15 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 1 Nov 1996 | 9 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 1 Aug 1995 | 20 SA4 6HY | Semi-detached | £47,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1930-1949 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 75 address points in this street's postcodes, 8 at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 3 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: 8 at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SA4 6HY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 1 |
| SA4 6HX | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 1 / 2 |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 18 m and 19 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA4 6HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SA4 6HY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Llangennech 4,320 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bynea 2,720 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pantglas Gorseinon | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 1 | 340 m |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Gorseinon Car Park | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 57 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Princess Street Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alexandra Road (Dental Surgery) | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Gorseinon Hospital | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Gorseinon Police Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moto - Swansea - Amenity, Penllergaer | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Argyle Gardens 8,970 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,800 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Melin Mynach, Gorseinon, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Melin Mynach, Gorseinon | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Allt-wen Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Bishwell Common | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Penbwl Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Tircoed Forest | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Tyle-Du | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.1 | 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 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontybrenin Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 50 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Y.g.g. Pontybrenin Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Gorseinon Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Penyrheol 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 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontybrenin Primary School SA4 6HX | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Premier West End Stores SA4 4AG | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| JD's - Test Location SA4 6BH | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| YGG Pontybrenin SA4 6AU | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Plantos Bach Pontybrenin SA4 6AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Gorseinon Cricket Club SA4 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Trusting Hands Day Nursery SA4 4QN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Aldi SA4 4QN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Willo's Bar & Diner SA4 4AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Thai Kitchen SA4 4BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Dec 2025 |
| Food Net House SA4 4BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Mar 2026 |
| Subway SA4 4BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Champs Pool and Darts Bar SA4 4BP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| SOS Shelters Wales (Bus Cafe & Foodbank) SA4 4EE | Mobile caterer | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Jenkins Bakery SA4 4BP | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Queen'S Avenue (7); On or near Rhyd Y Polon (7); On or near Dyffryn Road (3); On or near Pantycelyn (2); On or near Ystrad Einon (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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) | 100% | 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
Maes Glas · Belgrave Road · Glyn Rhosyn · Maes-yr-Efail · Dyffryn Road · North Cottage Drive · Queen's Avenue · Belgrave Road · Wellfield Close · Rhyd y Polon · Pantycelyn · Maes Maddock
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.