SA3 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Salisbury Close, 0.2km from Scurlage in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Gower ward and the Gower constituency.
For families considering a move, SA3 1AZ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £147k, 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area W00004168 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALISBURY CLOSE, SA3 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY CLOSE, SA3 1AZ.
394
46
£ 46,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SA3 1AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA3 1AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
2 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
SA3 1AZ 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Village Shop0.1 km
- Welsh Special Treats0.1 km
- The Village Shop0.1 km
- Welsh Special Treats0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- South Gower Sports Club0.0 km
- South Gower Sports Club0.0 km
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 Office0.1 km
- Scurlage Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA31AZ · Data under Open Government Licence