Town Pop. 10,285

Living in Gorseinon: Liveability Score 70/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gorseinon comes out at 70/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 82/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the SA4 postcode district scores higher. Gorseinon leads all 13.

Notably, nothing falls below 49/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 13 points above the SA4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. On healthcare specifically, Gorseinon sits 25 points above the SA4 district figure of 57/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA4 postcode district.

70
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 281 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 86 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Public order 57 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 52 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 90 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B4296 43 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 27 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 21
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
82
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital39.1 mi
Weston General Hospital50.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital59.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust22.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
5 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km
GP capacity14,571 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
92
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Swansea
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 257 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.4%Student3.8%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary29.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
64
Council tax Swansea · 2025-26
A £1,429
B £1,667
C £1,905
D £2,143
E £2,619
F £3,095
G £3,572
H £4,286
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Gowerton 1.4 mi
Llangennech 2.2 mi
Bynea 2.4 mi
J47 M4 1.9 mi
J47 M4 2.5 mi
J48 M4 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 88
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £190,000 99
Detached £278,000 23
Semi-detached £205,000 43
Terraced £157,000 17
Flat / Maisonette £107,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£92k £162k £235k £305k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Loughor 64 0.9 mi away ⇄
Grovesend 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Penllergaer 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gowerton 64 1.8 mi away ⇄
Pontlliw 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tircoed 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Llangennech 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bryn (Carmarthenshire) 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Three Crosses 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dunvant 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pontarddulais 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pen-clawdd 45 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorseinon a nice place to live?

Yes, Gorseinon is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Gorseinon is 70/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Gorseinon?

Gorseinon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 598 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Gorseinon?

The current median house price in Gorseinon is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £278,000, semi-detached £205,000, terraced £157,000, flat £107,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 99 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Gorseinon

SA4 57 ⇄

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