Town Pop. 835

Living in Grovesend: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grovesend comes out at 57/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 58/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 71/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Grovesend places 4th of 13 in the SA4 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Grovesend in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA4 postcode district.

57
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Grovesend scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
109 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 49 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Tyrisha Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Heol Y Nantlais 11 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.56 · PM2.5 4.427 · PM10 6.842 µg/m³
82
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital40.9 mi
Weston General Hospital52.2 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital61.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust23.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCOMMUNITY RESOURCE TEAM1.2 mi
GP capacity14,571 patients per GP

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

Broadband
74
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Swansea
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.9%Student3.6%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.4%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership84.1%
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
46
Llangennech 1.8 mi
Pontarddulais 2 mi
Gowerton 2.7 mi
J48 M4 1.5 mi
J47 M4 1.7 mi
J48 M4 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Grovesend in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Pontlliw 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Gorseinon 70 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tircoed 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Penllergaer 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pontarddulais 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Loughor 64 2.0 mi away ⇄
Llangennech 60 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hendy and Fforest 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bryn (Carmarthenshire) 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gowerton 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Three Crosses 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dunvant 60 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grovesend a nice place to live?

Grovesend is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Grovesend is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Grovesend?

Grovesend has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Grovesend

SA4 57 ⇄

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