Postcode insights

SA3 1DE

Gower

Swansea

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Detailed insights for SA3 1DE

Overview

Postcode SA3 1DE 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 Pembrey and Burry Port, about 4.6 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

West Gower has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

West Gower has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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 1DE.

Transport

The nearest station is Pembrey and Burry Port located about 4.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
24.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.3(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.59(-26%)
Public order
6.77(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-39%)
Vehicle crime
3.95(+38%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
96.47%
Other White
7
2.06%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.59%
Indian
1
0.29%
Pakistani
1
0.29%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
161
53.49%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.28%
No qualifications
40
13.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
6.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.32%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
61.7%
Owns with a mortgage
39
27.66%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.84%
Shared ownership
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 1DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 1DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 2025The Retreat, Swansea, SA3 1DEDetachedFreehold£500,000
25 Mar 2025Middle Cottage, Swansea, SA3 1DETerracedFreehold£373,500
31 Jul 2025Glendale, Swansea, SA3 1DJDetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the SA3 1DE postcode area, located within West Gower, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA3 1DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLlanmadoc Community ShopSwansea, SA3 1DEWalking directions to Llanmadoc Community Shop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA3 1DE, 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
ParishLlangennith, Llanmadoc and CheritonW04000575
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West GowerW02000197
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 030BW01000776
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA3 1DE

Is SA3 1DE (West Gower) safe?

The area around SA3 1DE records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1DE?

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

How deprived is the area around SA3 1DE?

SA3 1DE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,611 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA3 1DE 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.