C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilSwansea
Crime Rate
✓average
Demographics
👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters
Interactive liveability map of Penlan showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 23 locations. Penlan boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
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Nearby Places

Caereithin

suburb

C+

0.4 km away

Gendros

suburb

C+

0.9 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Limited
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Ample
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Plentiful

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Ample
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Plentiful

Transport Links

train
Gowerton
Train
motorway
J46M4
Motorway
motorway
J47M4
Motorway
motorway
J45M4
Motorway

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw
Llangyfelach Primary School
Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn

House Prices

all dwelling types

£159,536

detached houses

£249,654

flats and maisonettes

£100,000

semi detached houses

£162,789

terraced houses

£133,506

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penlan a nice place to live?

Penlan is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.

How safe is Penlan?

Penlan has an average crime rate of 121.8 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Heol Emrys and Cadnant Road, as reported by South Wales Police.

What are the demographics of Penlan?

The majority of residents in Penlan identify as White (British) (86%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (90%). The most common religion is No religion (54%).