SA3 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the SA3 district of Swansea. Administratively it sits within Gower ward and the Gower constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area W00004165 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA3 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA3 1ED.
300
51
£ 46,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA3 1ED 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA3 1ED — age 51, 94% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA3 1ED. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Down to Earth Project Cilibion0.0 km
- Down to Earth Project Cilibion0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanelli7.9 km
- Bynea8.8 km
- Gowerton9.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SA31ED · Data under Open Government Licence