Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

OVERWAY, SA3 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERWAY, SA3 1DH.

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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 1DH 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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA3 1DH — age 51, 89% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SA3 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Overway, 0.1km from Llanmadoc in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Gower ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA3 1DH represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k. 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 1DH 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 1DH. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 266,000

1 sales · Mean £ 266,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

SA3 1DH has low crime rates — 6 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.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Siop Y Bobl0.2 km
  • Whiteford Bay Leisure Park and Shop0.2 km
  • Siop Y Bobl0.2 km
  • Whiteford Bay Leisure Park and Shop0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Forge Cottage Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
  • Tallizmand Guest House0.2 km
  • Forge Cottage Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
  • Tallizmand Guest House0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Britannia Inn0.3 km
  • Britannia Inn0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • @ Cwm Ivy Cafe0.5 km
  • @ Cwm Ivy Cafe0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port7.5 km
  • Llanelli8.9 km
  • Bynea12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Britannia Inn0.4 km
  • Britannia Inn0.4 km