Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

HILLSIDE, SA4 3UD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE, SA4 3UD.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA4 3UD — age 48, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

SA4 3UD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillside, 0.3km from Wernffrwdd in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Pen-clawdd ward and the Gower constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA4, SA4 3UD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k. 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 SA4 3UD are sourced from Output Area W00004431 (shared with 36 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 SA4 3UD. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

SA4 3UD has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanelli5.6 km
  • Bynea6.2 km
  • Gowerton8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wernffwrd Cross0.0 km
  • Wernffrwd Cross0.0 km
  • Aber-Login0.3 km
  • Aber-Login0.3 km