SA3 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Knelston in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Gower ward and the Gower constituency.
For serious buyers, SA3 1AR is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £512k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SA3 1AR are sourced from Output Area W00004168 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA3 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA3 1AR.
394
46
£ 46,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SA3 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £512k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA3 1AR. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 512,000
1 sales · Mean £ 512,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
SA3 1AR has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Julians Supermarket Ltd0.0 km
- Julians Supermarket Ltd0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanelli11.1 km
- Pembrey & Burry Port11.9 km
- Bynea13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Knelston Church0.2 km
- Knelston Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA31AR · Data under Open Government Licence