Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

COUNCIL HOUSES, SA3 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUNCIL HOUSES, SA3 1EL.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA3 1EL spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Council Houses, 0.9km from Oldwalls in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Gower ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA3 1EL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area W00004164 (shared with 8 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 1EL. 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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 146,000

1 sales · Mean £ 146,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA3 1EL has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Oldwalls Gower0.9 km
  • Oldwalls Gower0.9 km
  • Welcome Country Kitchen0.1 km
  • Welcome Country Kitchen0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Dolphin Inn0.3 km
  • Dolphin Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanelli7.5 km
  • Bynea8.9 km
  • Pembrey & Burry Port10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Llanrhidian Turn0.1 km
  • Llanrhidian Turn0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.4 km