Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

GOWER HOLIDAY VILLAGE, SA3 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOWER HOLIDAY VILLAGE, SA3 1AY.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA3 1AY's 71% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 20.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA3 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gower Holiday Village, 0.2km from Scurlage in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Gower ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA3 1AY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.4% year-on-year. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area W00004168 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA3 1AY. 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

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 67,900

18 sales · Mean £ 89,030

Detached

£ 75,000

1 sales · Mean £ 75,000

Terraced

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Flat

£ 59,750

2 sales · Mean £ 59,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

SA3 1AY has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Village Shop0.1 km
  • Welsh Special Treats0.1 km
  • The Village Shop0.1 km
  • Welsh Special Treats0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • South Gower Sports Club0.0 km
  • South Gower Sports Club0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Gower Pick Your Own0.1 km
  • The Granary0.1 km
  • Gower Pick Your Own0.1 km
  • The Granary0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanelli12.5 km
  • Pembrey & Burry Port13.1 km
  • Bynea14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Golden Grove0.1 km
  • Golden Grove0.1 km
  • Scurlage Post Office0.2 km
  • Scurlage Post Office0.2 km