Town Pop. 1,677

Living in Pen-clawdd: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pen-clawdd scores 45/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 64/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 39/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the SA4 postcode district, Pen-clawdd ranks 12th. It scores 12 points below the SA4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). For the surrounding area, see SA4 postcode district.

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Pen-clawdd scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
55.5 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 40 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trinity Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 9 crimes
  3. 3 Caban Isaac Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³
84
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital37.7 mi
Weston General Hospital53.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital60.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust24.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTHYSSEN HOUSE1.9 mi
GP capacity2,291 patients per GP

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

Broadband
39
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Swansea
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired33.7%Student3.9%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.5%
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
24
Bynea 2.2 mi
Gowerton 3.1 mi
Llanelli 3.2 mi
J48 M4 5.1 mi
J47 M4 5.2 mi
J48 M4 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £206,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£187k £204k £222k £239k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Crofty 46 1.0 mi away ⇄
Wernffrwd 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Three Crosses 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Loughor 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bryn (Carmarthenshire) 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Canisland 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Dunvant 60 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gowerton 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Llanelli 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Gorseinon 70 3.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Killay 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Llangennech 60 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pen-clawdd a nice place to live?

Pen-clawdd has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pen-clawdd is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Pen-clawdd?

Pen-clawdd is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pen-clawdd?

The current median house price in Pen-clawdd is £206,500, around 28% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Pen-clawdd

SA4 57 ⇄

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