Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA3 1BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

394

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SA3 1BA 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. £441k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SA3 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Scurlage in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Gower ward and the Gower constituency.

For serious buyers, SA3 1BA is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £441k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area W00004168 (shared with 20 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 1BA. 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

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 354,750

6 sales · Mean £ 356,416

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

SA3 1BA has low crime rates — 10 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.

Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Village Shop0.2 km
  • Welsh Special Treats0.0 km
  • The Village Shop0.2 km
  • Welsh Special Treats0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • South Gower Sports Club0.1 km
  • South Gower Sports Club0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Gower Pick Your Own0.0 km
  • The Granary0.0 km
  • Gower Pick Your Own0.0 km
  • The Granary0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanelli12.3 km
  • Pembrey & Burry Port13.0 km
  • Bynea14.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Golden Grove0.2 km
  • Golden Grove0.2 km
  • Scurlage Post Office0.3 km
  • Scurlage Post Office0.3 km