Town Pop. 158

Living in Port-Eynon: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Port-Eynon scores 43/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the SA3 postcode district, Port-Eynon ranks 5th.

It scores 17 points below the SA3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (6), transport (9) and healthcare (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA3 postcode district.

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Port-Eynon scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
316.5 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 15 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 971% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 551% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 308% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Bunker'S Hill 4 crimes
  3. 3 B4247 4 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³
85
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital32 mi
Weston General Hospital55.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital59.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust23.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryGOWER MEDICAL PRACTICE1.5 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Swansea
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired34.9%Student3.8%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership81.1%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
59
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Llanelli 9.1 mi
Pembrey and Burry Port 9.6 mi
Bynea 10 mi
J47 M4 12.8 mi
J48 M4 13 mi
J47 M4 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Port-Eynon 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

Reynoldston 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rhossili 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Southgate 53 5.6 mi away ⇄
Wernffrwd 45 6.6 mi away ⇄
Crofty 46 7.1 mi away ⇄
Canisland 0 7.4 mi away ⇄
Bishopston 44 7.6 mi away ⇄
Pen-clawdd 45 8.0 mi away ⇄
Three Crosses 50 8.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Killay 57 8.8 mi away ⇄
Dunvant 60 9.3 mi away ⇄
Pwll 53 9.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Port-Eynon a nice place to live?

Port-Eynon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Port-Eynon is 43/100, 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 Port-Eynon?

Port-Eynon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Port-Eynon

SA3 60 ⇄

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