Postcode SA3 3LA is located in a rural village, within the Pennard area of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the West Gower area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Gower is £55,251 per year. The median sale price in Pennard is £396,000 (around £324 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £297,500 and £496,250. 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.
West Gower has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,781 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
West Gower has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% 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.
The average income per household in West Gower is £55,251 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA3 3LA.
The nearest station is Gowerton located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kittle Green | Small | Walking directions to Kittle Green |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £396,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Pennard area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £443,500 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £345,000 | £301 |
| Terraced | 1 | £290,000 | £306 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £382,500 | £222,500 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £260,640 |
| 2018 | £418,250 | £243,500 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £219,000 |
| 2020 | £517,000 | £251,500 |
| 2021 | £430,000 | £278,000 |
| 2022 | £491,000 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | £400,000 | £350,000 |
| 2024 | £440,000 | £347,500 |
| 2025 | £428,000 | £305,000 |
| 2026 | £453,000 | £360,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253 | £197 |
| 2017 | £251 | £236 |
| 2018 | £271 | £211 |
| 2019 | £265 | £208 |
| 2020 | £262 | £234 |
| 2021 | £300 | £288 |
| 2022 | £366 | £285 |
| 2023 | £300 | £286 |
| 2024 | £346 | £330 |
| 2025 | £329 | £306 |
| 2026 | £326 | £278 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 3LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 21, Belvedere Close, Swansea, SA3 3LA | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 26, Belvedere Close, Swansea, SA3 3LA | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Lilac Cottage, 15, Pennard Road, Swansea, SA3 3JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £637,500 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 13, Pennard Road, Swansea, SA3 3JG | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 7, Beaufort Drive, Swansea, SA3 3LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the SA3 3LA postcode area, located within West Gower, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA3 3LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Bishopston Road, Swansea, SA3 3EN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Elected local representatives for SA3 3LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lynda James
Pennard - Elected 5 May 2022
Tonia Antoniazzi
Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA3 3LA 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SA3 3LA in Pennard is £396,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SA3 3LA, including Bishopston Primary School and Bishopston Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SA3 3LA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,781 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA3 3LA is Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lynda James (Independent).