Postcode insights

SA3 1PL

Gower

Swansea

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Detailed insights for SA3 1PL

Overview

Postcode SA3 1PL 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 Pembrey and Burry Port, about 8.1 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 1PL.

Transport

The nearest station is Pembrey and Burry Port located about 8.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
20.9 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
206
95.81%
Irish
4
1.86%
Other White
4
1.86%
Other Asian
1
0.47%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
51.34%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.11%
No qualifications
19
10.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.42%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
71.43%
Owns with a mortgage
19
19.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.1%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.08%
Total households: 98

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 1PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 1PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025Sunnyside, Swansea, SA3 1PLDetachedFreehold£650,000
31 Oct 2025Longways, Swansea, SA3 1PLDetachedFreehold£850,000
31 Oct 2025Westdeane, Swansea, SA3 1PLDetachedFreehold£500,000
28 Mar 2025Broad Park, Swansea, SA3 1PLOtherFreehold£889,995

Schools

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

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA3 1PL, 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
ParishRhossiliW04000593
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 1PL

Is SA3 1PL (West Gower) safe?

The area around SA3 1PL 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 1PL?

The median sale price around SA3 1PL 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 1PL?

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

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA3 1PL 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.