Postcode SA3 5LJ is located in an urban city, within the West Cross ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the West Cross area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Cross is £46,730 per year. The nearest station is Swansea located about 3.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
West Cross has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 461 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
West Cross has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Cross is £46,730 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA3 5LJ.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in West Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £454,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £137,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £262,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £217,500 |
10 year median price trend in West Cross
In the SA3 5LJ postcode area, located within West Cross, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA3 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Alderwood Road, Swansea, SA3 5JD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Linden Avenue, Swansea, SA3 5LA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.