Southgate, Swansea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Southgate |
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 Southgate County Club (2009), Southgate Road |
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 Southgate
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| Population | 2,004 (2011 census) |
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| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
Southgate is a lovely village located in Wales, a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It sits on the beautiful Gower Peninsula near the city of Swansea. Southgate is part of a larger area called Pennard. In 2011, about 2,004 people lived here, making it a busy part of the Pennard community.
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Exploring Southgate Village
Southgate village is nestled between the Pennard Golf Course and the stunning cliffs of the Gower coast. Most of the homes here are quite new, built in the 1900s and 2000s.
What You Can Find in Southgate
The village has many useful places. You can find different shops, a post office, and a social club called The Southgate. At the northern end of the village, there is also the Pennard Golf Club.
Homes in Southgate
Southgate is known for having some of the most expensive homes in its area. For example, in 2018, the average house price was around £366,000. In July 2017, two bungalows (single-story houses) sold for very high prices, showing how popular the area is.
Historic Buildings in Southgate
There is an old stone house called Henbury Cottage. It was built in the mid-1700s and is next to The Southgate Club. This cottage has a special "Grade II heritage listing". This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
How Southgate is Governed
Southgate is part of the Pennard electoral ward. An electoral ward is like a local voting area. People in Southgate vote in this ward to choose who will represent them on the City and County of Swansea Council. This council helps make decisions for the wider Swansea area.
Pennard Community Council
Southgate is also the biggest community ward for the Pennard Community Council. This council focuses on local issues within the Pennard community. Southgate elects up to eleven of the fifteen community councillors. These councillors work to improve things for everyone living in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Southgate para niños
