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Gorseinon, United Kingdom
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Gorseinon is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 20,581. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 20,581 |
| Population Density | 104 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.6693°, -4.0416° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.5 inches (1,206 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,464 |
| Median Age | 41.3 years |
About Gorseinon
Gorseinon is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 20,581. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Gorseinon vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Gorseinon vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,464 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,464 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $894 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| 75% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,873 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.0% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 25.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $254,060 |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,162 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.4% |
| Housing Units | 8,232 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gorseinon
Gorseinon has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1269 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 197.7 sq mi (512.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6693°N, 4.0416°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Gorseinon has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.8% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 51.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Total Area | 197.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.0% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 25.3% |
Schools in Gorseinon
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre-Gŵyr Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Penyrheol Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin | - | - | - | - |
| Tre Uchaf Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Gorseinon Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Casllwchwr Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gorseinon Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Pontybrenin Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gorseinon
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XL:UK Radio | afrobeat, asian urban hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Easy 50s | - | MP3 | |
| RustRadio | metal | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Gorseinon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s Swansea Bay | ||||
| Amgueddfa Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire Museum | ||||
| Dinefwr Castle Museum | ||||
| Dylan Thomas Centre | ||||
| Egypt Centre | ||||
| Glynn Vivian Art Gallery | ||||
| Heritage Centre | ||||
| Kidwelly Industrial Museum | ||||
| National Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Oriel Science | ||||
| Parc Howard Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum Collections Centre | ||||
| Swansea Museum Tramway Centre |
Libraries in Gorseinon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammanford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brynhyfryd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burry Port Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clydach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clydach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorseinon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gowerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gowerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Killay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanelli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llywnhendy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oystermouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penlan Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontardawe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Learning Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| School Learning Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sketty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Wales Miner's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gorseinon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanelli Indoor Market | |||||
| Neath Indoor Market | |||||
| Swansea Market |
Hotels in Gorseinon
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gorseinon
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gorseinon
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gorseinon
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gorseinon
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gorseinon
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gorseinon
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gorseinon
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gorseinon
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gorseinon
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gorseinon
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gorseinon
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gorseinon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gorseinon
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Aberporth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bethesda | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crymych Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gorrel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lundy Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pembrey West Wales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gorseinon
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gorseinon Post Office | |
| Loughor Post Office | |
| Penyrheol Post Office | |
| West End Stores and Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Gorseinon
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic Therapy & Rehab Services | ||
| Mumbles Clinic | ||
| Mumbles Podiatry | ||
| The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gorseinon
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel | |
| Caersalem | |
| Christadelphian Hall | |
| Church of the Blessed Sacrament | |
| Community of Christ, Penllergaer | |
| Ebenezer Independent Chapel | |
| Eglwys Annibyniol Brynteg | |
| Gospel Hall | |
| Jireh Evangelical Church | |
| Moriah | |
| Penuel | |
| Pisgah | |
| Seion | |
| Soar | |
| St. Catherine's | |
| St. David's | |
| St. John the Evangelist | |
| St. Michael's | |
| Tabernacle | |
| The Salvation Army - Gorseinon |
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What is the population of Gorseinon?
Gorseinon has a population of 20,581 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 197.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Gorseinon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,464, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $254,060 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,162 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Gorseinon?
Gorseinon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches.
How is the job market in Gorseinon?
The unemployment rate in Gorseinon is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $894. There are 1,873 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gorseinon?
The median home value in Gorseinon is $254,060. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,162. The homeownership rate is 62.6%.
How are the schools in Gorseinon?
32.8% of adults in Gorseinon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Gorseinon?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Gorseinon is 4.8% White, 1% Black or African American, 5.4% Asian. 94.5% of residents speak only English at home. 4.1% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability.