SA3 is a postcode district in Swansea, Wales, covering 727 active and 236 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SA3 (14%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SA3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SA3 are around £296k, down 6.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SA3 at 133 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SA3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Swansea, Wales
SA3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SA3 postcode area.
groups
Population25,365
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Avg Age50
payments
Avg Income£ 46,500 /yr
work
Employed40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
9/10family_restroomFamily
7/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
1/10paymentsAffluence
8/10directions_transitTransit
3/10homeHome Ownership
10/10trending_upInvestment
2/10psychology
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA3 — age 50, 81% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £296k. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.
home £296,471 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%
Economic Activity
40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences1244
Anti-social behaviour529
Public order406
Criminal damage and arson298
Shoplifting295
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- John Fowler Holidays Ltd
- John Fowler Holidays Ltd
- Blas Gwyr
- Fairyhill
- Forge Cottage Bed and Breakfast
- + 31 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Oyster House
- Oyster House
- Dolphin Inn
- Mumbles Ale House
- Newton Inn
- + 47 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
154 nearby- Gower Coffee & Crunch
- Marshview at the Purple Badger
- Mumbles Community Council
- Rosie's Cafe
- Surfside Cafe
- + 149 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aru Food & Wine
- Co-operative
- Spar
- Aru Food & Wine
- Co-operative
- + 1 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Chips Ahoy
- Chips Ahoy
- Craving Crepes
- 608 Pan & Grill
- Johnnies Fish Bar
- + 27 more
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- 93 Bakes
- 93 Bakes
- Big Meadow CSA Ltd
- Blackpill Post Office
- Crafty Smuggler Coffee
- + 95 more
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Area Profile: SA3 · Data under Open Government Licence