SA3 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Cheriton in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Gower ward and the Gower constituency.
For families considering a move, SA3 1BY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 1BY are sourced from Output Area W00004162 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA3 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA3 1BY.
336
51
£ 46,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA3 1BY 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
SA3 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Forge Cottage Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
- Forge Cottage Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Britannia Inn0.5 km
- Britannia Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pembrey & Burry Port7.6 km
- Llanelli8.4 km
- Bynea11.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Cattwg`s Church0.1 km
- St Cattwg`s Church0.1 km
- Britannia Inn0.5 km
- Britannia Inn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA31BY · Data under Open Government Licence