Postcode insights

SA1 3XG

Victoria Quay

Waterfront

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Detailed insights for SA1 3XG

Overview

Postcode SA1 3XG is located in an urban city, within the Waterfront ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Central Swansea area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 231.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Swansea is £35,769 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Vetch.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
232
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Central Swansea has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Central Swansea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 231.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Swansea is £35,769 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 3XG.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA1 3XG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Swansea

N/A

Walking directions to Swansea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA1 3XG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe VetchSmallWalking directions to The Vetch
0 miAmy Dillwyn ParkSmallWalking directions to Amy Dillwyn Park
0.2 miMuseum GreenSmallWalking directions to Museum Green

Area Profile

Population
147
Population density
1,731.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
117.65(+247%)
Shoplifting
94.52(+1370%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.23(+217%)
Public order
28.66(+249%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.6(+140%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
96
65.75%
Arab
12
8.22%
Chinese
10
6.85%
Other White
7
4.79%
Bangladeshi
6
4.11%
Total population: 146

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
51.43%
Level 3 (A level)
30
21.43%
No qualifications
17
12.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
7.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
5%
Total 16+ residents: 140

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
51.96%
Owns outright
26
25.49%
Owns with a mortgage
11
10.78%
Other forms of private rent
7
6.86%
Other social rented
5
4.9%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Waterfront

Median price£162,500
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £231K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £255 per square foot) in Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,412 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterfront over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£500,000£347
Semi-Detached2£449,500£319
Terraced12£321,250£246
Flats53£155,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterfront

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138,500£240,000
2017£149,500£265,000£218,498
2018£142,000£250,000£261,250
2019£158,500£244,950£299,000
2020£154,000£320,000£321,500
2021£145,000£365,000£320,000
2022£159,000£335,000£325,000
2023£155,000£223,500£306,000
2024£152,750£325,000
2025£155,000£364,000£326,250
2026£163,000£338,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218£208
2017£224£208£204
2018£233£192£197
2019£233£209£197
2020£237£219£205
2021£232£231£210
2022£245£267£250
2023£250£235£263
2024£257£238
2025£250£266£251
2026£243£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 3XG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 3XG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 202554, Victoria Quay, Swansea, SA1 3XGFlatsLeasehold£140,000
10 Apr 202517, Paxton Drive, Swansea, SA1 3SBTerracedFreehold£195,000
14 Mar 20252, Penryce Court, Swansea, SA1 3XEFlatsLeasehold£150,000
15 Oct 20251, Bathurst Street, Swansea, SA1 3SATerracedFreehold£280,000
19 Sept 2025Apartment 121, Meridian Tower, Trawler Road, Swansea, SA1 1JWFlatsLeasehold£330,000

Schools

In the SA1 3XG postcode area, located within Central Swansea, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA1 3XG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSt Helen's Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSwansea Sixth Form CollegeWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableChristchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 3XG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA1 3XG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodTrawler Road, Swansea, SA1 1LBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTescoAlbert Row, Swansea, SA1 3RAWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miCo-op FoodPlymouth Street, Swansea, SA1 3ARWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miThai Supermarket61 Swansea Market, Swansea, SA1 3PQWalking directions to Thai Supermarket
0.3 miWind Street StoresWind Street, Swansea, SA1 1EJWalking directions to Wind Street Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA1 3XG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Bennett

Waterfront - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Torsten Bell

Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySwansea WestW07000108
WardWaterfrontW05001068
ParishWaterfrontW04001036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central SwanseaW02000192
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 025IW01001997
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1986-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SA1 3XG

Is SA1 3XG (Central Swansea) safe?

The area around SA1 3XG records about 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA1 3XG?

The median sale price around SA1 3XG in Central Swansea is £162,500 (about £255 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA1 3XG?

There are 8 schools close to SA1 3XG, including St Helen's Primary School, Swansea Sixth Form College and Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA1 3XG?

The closest station to SA1 3XG is Swansea, about 1,117 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA1 3XG?

SA1 3XG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 492 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA1 3XG (Central Swansea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA1 3XG is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Bennett (Liberal Democrats).

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.