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About

Gower ward covers a large rural area on the Gower Peninsula, extending from the village of Bishopston in the east to its western tip. The landscape is dominated by farmland, coastal cliffs, and several notable beaches, including Three Cliffs Bay. The community is dispersed across villages like Parkmill and Penmaen, with a focus on agriculture and tourism.

The area contains a significant portion of the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, protecting its limestone geology and habitats. The ward is historically important, containing sites like Parc le Breos Neolithic burial chamber. Local life often centres around the coastal paths and the common land used for grazing.

Area overview

On average Gower has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gower is £55,251 per year. Gower is home to around 2,931 people, with a population density of about 31.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gower Population
2,931
Population density
31.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.06(-50%)
Public order
7.85(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.51(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.12(-30%)
Vehicle crime
3.41(+19%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,825
96.38%
Other White
48
1.64%
Irish
19
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.44%
Indian
6
0.2%
Total population: 2,931

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,198
47.28%
Level 3 (A level)
363
14.33%
No qualifications
344
13.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
311
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
154
6.08%
Total 16+ residents: 2,534

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
736
59.79%
Owns with a mortgage
303
24.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
69
5.61%
Other forms of private rent
43
3.49%
Social rents from council
42
3.41%
Total households: 1,231

Property prices in Gower

Median price£465,000
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £553K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Gower area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gower over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£478,750£311
Terraced2£255,000£266
Semi-Detached2£107,625£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gower

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gower.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£367,000£312,000
2017£375,000£266,000
2018£385,000£455,000
2019£388,750£205,000
2020£425,000£320,000
2021£525,000£240,500
2022£515,000£147,500
2023£562,000£122,500
2024£562,500£104,346
2025£491,250£70,000
2026£415,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gower.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gower.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£281£260
2017£235£189
2018£261£228
2019£251£206
2020£285£231
2021£292£184
2022£372£236
2023£377£286
2024£340£135
2025£304£145
2026£430
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gower.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gower in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Gower

Is Gower safe?

Gower records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gower?

The median sale price in Gower is £465,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Gower?

Gower scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gower sits around rank 1,552 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Gower?

The average household income in Gower is around £55,251 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Gower?

Gower is represented by 1 elected councillor: Richard Lewis (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Gower

SA31NS

Gower

SA31NL

Orchard Close

SA31HW

Gower

SA31BB

Berry

SA31AD

Gower

SA31EB

Gower

SA31AW

Whiteford Mews

SA31EU

New Road

SA31NX

The Boarlands

SA31JE

Gower

SA31AS

Frogmore Lane

SA31PR

Coastguard Cottages

SA31DJ

Gower

SA31AJ

Gower

SA31AH

Atlantic Haven

SA31JP

Burrows Lane

SA31NQ

Gower

SA31PT

Gower

SA31HR

Gower

SA31NJ

Gower

SA31ND

Gower

SA31BX

Gower

SA31HD

Gower

SA31PD

Gower

SA31PL

Gower

SA31LR

Gower

SA31NZ

Orchard Close

SA31HN

Gower

SA31LY

Greenway Farm

SA31HS

Kyfts Lane

SA31JQ

Gower

SA31BQ

Burryhead Cottages

SA31LA

Gower

SA31BU

Gower

SA31DA

Gower

SA31JH

Moor Lane

SA31EN

Malthall

SA31LE

Castle Hill

SA31AB

St Georges Terrace

SA31AZ

Salisbury Close

SA31BJ

Berry Lane

SA31ED

Gower

SA31BY

Gower

SA31AR

Knelston Cottages

SA31PH

Bunker's Hill

SA31HA

Gower

SA31EQ

Uplands

SA31EE

Follet Close

SA31AG

Brynview Close

SA31DH

Overway

SA31HU

Priors Town

SA31HT

Hardingsdown Lane

SA31LL

Gower

SA31BZ

Applegrove

SA31EY

Gower

SA31LB

Underhill Lane

SA31BH

Gower

SA31JT

Clos Sant Cenydd

SA31JR

Gower

SA31AX

Milestone Court

SA31PJ

Bunker's Hill

SA31HX

Clos St Cenydd

SA31BS

Gower

SA31LT

Gower

SA31ES

New Road

SA31BR

Fairy Hill Road

SA31BG

Gower

SA31JD

Burrows Lane

SA31AL

Timberly

SA31DB

Froglane

SA31LD

Gower

SA31BD

Gower

SA31HP

Gower

SA31PP

Gower

SA31EL

Council Houses

SA31DT

Gower

SA31NP

New Park Chalet Park

SA31JB

Burrows Lane

SA31BE

Gower

SA31NA

Gower

SA31LW

Great House Court

SA31DP

Kyfts Lane

SA31HY

Clos St Cenydd

SA31HQ

Gower

SA31BT

Gower

SA31EH

Mill Lane

SA31AY

Gower Holiday Village

SA31PQ

Gower

SA31DS

Kyfts Lane

SA31AU

St Davids View

SA31HE

Gower

SA31HZ

Walters Lane

SA31PN

Bay View

SA31DR

Kyfts Lane

SA31AA

Robins Lane

SA31DE

Gower

SA31DL

Gower

SA31AE

The Downs

SA31JA

Vicarage Lane

SA31AQ

Gower

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.