Postcode insights

SA3 1BA

Monksland Road

Gower

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Detailed insights for SA3 1BA

Overview

Postcode SA3 1BA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Gower ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the West Gower area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Gower is £55,251 per year. The nearest station is Llanelli, about 7.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

West Gower has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,513 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

West Gower has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.2%

Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in West Gower is £55,251 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA3 1BA.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanelli located about 7.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
32 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.62(-75%)
Public order
6.77(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.31(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.08(-76%)
Other theft
2.46(-46%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
386
98.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.51%
Other White
2
0.51%
Irish
1
0.26%
Arab
1
0.26%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
34.67%
No qualifications
71
21.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
15.17%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.19%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
46.79%
Owns with a mortgage
38
24.36%
Social rents from council
19
12.18%
Other social rented
14
8.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.21%
Total households: 156

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.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 1BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 1BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 2025Hawthorns, Swansea, SA3 1BADetachedFreehold£367,500
05 Jun 2025Ty Gwyr, Swansea, SA3 1BADetachedFreehold£515,000
20 Aug 202522, Gower Holiday Village, Swansea, SA3 1AYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£70,000
21 May 20259, Gower Holiday Village, Swansea, SA3 1AYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£67,800
10 Mar 202511, Gower Holiday Village, Swansea, SA3 1AYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£68,000

Schools

In the SA3 1BA postcode area, located within West Gower, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA3 1BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicableKnelston Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA3 1BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA3 1BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Village ShopMonksland Road, scurlage, SA3 1AYWalking directions to The Village Shop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA3 1BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Lewis

Gower - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Tonia Antoniazzi

Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGowerW07000097
WardGowerW05001048
ParishPort EynonW04000591
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West GowerW02000197
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 030AW01000775
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA3 1BA

Is SA3 1BA (West Gower) safe?

The area around SA3 1BA records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA3 1BA?

The median sale price around SA3 1BA in West Gower is £465,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA3 1BA?

There is 1 school close to SA3 1BA, including Knelston Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA3 1BA?

SA3 1BA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,513 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA3 1BA (West Gower) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA3 1BA is Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Lewis (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.