SA3 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Applegrove, 0.3km from Reynoldston in Reynoldston. Administratively it sits within Gower ward and the Gower constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA3, SA3 1BZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area W00004169 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
APPLEGROVE, SA3 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLEGROVE, SA3 1BZ.
411
50
£ 46,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA3 1BZ 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA3 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA3 1BZ. The average age is 49.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 403,875
8 sales · Mean £ 399,093
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
SA3 1BZ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- King Arthur Hotel0.3 km
- King Arthur Hotel0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Reynoldston" Post Office"0.1 km
- Reynoldston" Post Office"0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanelli9.6 km
- Pembrey & Burry Port11.0 km
- Bynea11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Reynoldston Green0.2 km
- Reynoldston Green0.3 km
- King Arthur Hotel0.5 km
- King Arthur Hotel0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA31BZ · Data under Open Government Licence