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Sub-area · Gorseinon · Swansea · Wales

Living in Swansea 005G

Part of Gorseinon · 1,452 residents

Swansea 005G is a sub-area in Gorseinon, Swansea that skews under 18 and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £833 a month, up 6.1% on the year. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (6th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£833+6.1%
vs last year
Liveability
33/100
Composite score
Safety
8/100
Higher is safer
Transport
14/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1824%
18–3420%
35–4923%
50–6418%
65+15%
Population1,452
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person41%Couple with children14%Lone parent18%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 9.30
White95%Asian2%Black0%Mixed2%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian38%Muslim1%No religion57%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK95%
Born outside UK6%
General health (self-reported)
Good75%Fair16%Bad9%
Disability prevalence26%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above24%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications25%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Swansea 005G?

Swansea 005G sits inside Gorseinon, part of the wider Swansea council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Swansea 005G for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Swansea 005G?
The median monthly rent across Swansea 005G is £833.
How safe is Swansea 005G?
Swansea 005G has a safety score of 8/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Swansea 005G?
Transport score: 14/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Swansea 005G part of?
Swansea 005G sits inside the Gorseinon neighbourhood, in Swansea, Wales.