Postcode insights

SA3 1ES

New Road

Gower

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Detailed insights for SA3 1ES

Overview

Postcode SA3 1ES 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 Llanelli, about 4.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
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

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 1ES.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanelli located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
13.9 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
298
97.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.66%
Irish
2
0.66%
Pakistani
1
0.33%
Other White
1
0.33%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
43.68%
No qualifications
46
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.47%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.03%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
65.87%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.38%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.38%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 1ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 1ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 2025Cerrig Glan, Swansea, SA3 1ESOtherFreehold£1,200,000
09 Mar 2026Bwthyn Berwig, Swansea, SA3 1EHTerracedFreehold£315,000
26 Mar 2025The Moorings, Swansea, SA3 1EHDetachedFreehold£212,000
31 Jul 20252, The Cross, Swansea, SA3 1ELTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA3 1ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLlanrhidian Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA3 1ES, 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
ParishLlanrhidian LowerW04000578
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 1ES

Is SA3 1ES (West Gower) safe?

The area around SA3 1ES 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 1ES?

The median sale price around SA3 1ES 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 1ES?

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

How deprived is the area around SA3 1ES?

SA3 1ES 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 1ES (West Gower) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA3 1ES 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.