Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA3 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA3 1BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

336

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA3 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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Area Character

SA3 1BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £555k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SA3 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bovehill in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Gower ward and the Gower constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA3, SA3 1BU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £555k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00004162 (shared with 21 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 1BU. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 555,000

3 sales · Mean £ 630,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port8.0 km
  • Llanelli8.0 km
  • Bynea11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Landimore Turn0.3 km
  • Landimore Turn0.3 km