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Overview

Postcode SA3 3JB is located in a rural hamlet, 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 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% 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 4.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mansel Green.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
14
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
14.6%
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 1,825 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 14.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% 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 3JB.

Transport

The nearest station is Gowerton located about 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA3 3JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMansel GreenMediumWalking directions to Mansel Green

Area Profile

Population
433
Population density
245.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.15(-76%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.72(-79%)
Public order
2.72(-67%)
Other theft
2.04(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
0.68(-91%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
406
93.12%
Irish
9
2.06%
Other White
6
1.38%
Other Asian
5
1.15%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.15%
Total population: 436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
178
45.64%
No qualifications
68
17.44%
Level 3 (A level)
52
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
8.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 390

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
105
53.03%
Owns with a mortgage
42
21.21%
Social rents from council
26
13.13%
Other forms of private rent
12
6.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
5.05%
Total households: 198

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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 3JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 3JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026Apartment 83, Willow Court, Swansea, SA3 3JBFlatsLeasehold£95,000
27 Feb 2026Apartment 67, Willow Court, Swansea, SA3 3JBFlatsLeasehold£120,000
26 Feb 2026Apartment 86, Willow Court, Swansea, SA3 3JBFlatsLeasehold£100,000
26 Nov 2025Apartment 8, Willow Court, Swansea, SA3 3JBFlatsLeasehold£100,000
01 Sept 2025Apartment 28, Willow Court, Swansea, SA3 3JBFlatsLeasehold£110,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA3 3JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableWhitestone Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableBishopston Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableBishopston Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA3 3JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMasonsMayals Road, Swansea, SA3 3JBWalking directions to Masons

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA3 3JB, 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 028BW01000737
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA3 3JB

Is SA3 3JB (Mayals & Bishopston) safe?

The area around SA3 3JB records about 14 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 3JB?

The median sale price around SA3 3JB 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 3JB?

There are 5 schools close to SA3 3JB, including Whitestone Primary School, Bishopston Comprehensive School and Bishopston Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA3 3JB?

SA3 3JB scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,825 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA3 3JB 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.