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SA3 3EP

Wellfield

Bishopston

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Detailed insights for SA3 3EP

Overview

Postcode SA3 3EP is located in a rural town, within the Bishopston ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Mayals & Bishopston area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mayals & Bishopston is £58,461 per year. The nearest station is Gowerton, about 4.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kittle Green.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Mayals & Bishopston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Mayals & Bishopston has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.2 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 3.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Mayals & Bishopston is £58,461 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA3 3EP.

Transport

The nearest station is Gowerton located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA3 3EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKittle GreenSmallWalking directions to Kittle Green

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
709.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.44(-78%)
Public order
3.43(-58%)
Shoplifting
2.29(-64%)
Drugs
1.72(-34%)
Vehicle crime
1.72(-40%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
91.88%
Other White
10
3.69%
Chinese
3
1.11%
Other Asian
3
1.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.11%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
59.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.98%
No qualifications
20
9.22%
Level 3 (A level)
16
7.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
49.19%
Owns with a mortgage
50
40.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.45%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Bishopston

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£316
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£187K – £411K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Bishopston area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £815,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishopston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£465,000£321
Semi-Detached12£352,500£343
Terraced1£205,000£298
Flats11£110,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishopston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-Detached
2016£259,000£217,500£264,975
2017£300,000£150,375£248,250
2018£307,500£125,000£248,000
2019£327,000£140,000£263,750
2020£325,000£180,000£287,475
2021£447,500£152,500£305,000
2022£445,000£115,497£363,000
2023£466,500£114,750£322,500
2024£420,000£120,000£386,000
2025£450,000£110,000£350,000
2026£503,750£110,000£402,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-Detached
2016£209£394£224
2017£247£237£234
2018£244£237£233
2019£245£200£236
2020£240£232£238
2021£276£234£273
2022£343£184£331
2023£321£178£302
2024£307£170£312
2025£339£168£323
2026£336£157£347
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 3EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 3EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 202528, Wellfield, Swansea, SA3 3EPDetachedFreehold£590,000
21 Nov 202551F, Bishopston Road, Swansea, SA3 3ENFlatsLeasehold£88,000
14 Nov 2025112, Bishopston Road, Swansea, SA3 3EWDetachedFreehold£815,000
05 Jun 202581, Bishopston Road, Swansea, SA3 3EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
28 Mar 202583, Bishopston Road, Swansea, SA3 3EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the SA3 3EP postcode area, located within Mayals & Bishopston, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA3 3EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBishopston Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableBishopston Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA3 3EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA3 3EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodBishopston Road, Swansea, SA3 3ENWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA3 3EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lyndon Jones

Bishopston - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Tonia Antoniazzi

Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGowerW07000097
WardBishopstonW05001039
ParishBishopstonW04000957
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mayals & BishopstonW02000195
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 028AW01000736
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA3 3EP

Is SA3 3EP (Mayals & Bishopston) safe?

The area around SA3 3EP records about 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SA3 3EP?

The median sale price around SA3 3EP in Mayals & Bishopston is £350,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA3 3EP?

There are 2 schools close to SA3 3EP, including Bishopston Primary School and Bishopston Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA3 3EP?

SA3 3EP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,895 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA3 3EP (Mayals & Bishopston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA3 3EP is Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lyndon Jones (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.