SA3 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whiteford Mews, 1.1km from Oldwalls in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Gower ward and the Gower constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area W00004164 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEFORD MEWS, SA3 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEFORD MEWS, SA3 1AW.
254
45
£ 46,600 /yr
40%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA3 1AW spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA3 1AW. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA3 1AW has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Welcome Country Kitchen0.3 km
- Welcome Country Kitchen0.3 km
- Down to Earth Project Cilibion1.0 km
- Down to Earth Project Cilibion1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dolphin Inn0.4 km
- Dolphin Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanelli7.5 km
- Bynea8.9 km
- Pembrey & Burry Port10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Llanrhidian Turn0.1 km
- Llanrhidian Turn0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SA31AW · Data under Open Government Licence