Postcode insights

SA3 5QR

Prospect Terrace

West Cross

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Detailed insights for SA3 5QR

Overview

Postcode SA3 5QR 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 very 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 Cross is £46,730 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 4.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Underhill Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

West Cross has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,750 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 Cross has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in West Cross is £46,730 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA3 5QR.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA3 5QR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miUnderhill ParkLargeWalking directions to Underhill Park

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
1,967.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.19(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.39(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.23(-56%)
Public order
2.58(-69%)
Vehicle crime
1.94(-32%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
91.34%
Other White
12
5.19%
Chinese
4
1.73%
Other Asian
2
0.87%
Irish
1
0.43%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
46.63%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.46%
No qualifications
15
7.21%
Apprenticeship
14
6.73%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
56.14%
Owns with a mortgage
32
28.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.28%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.63%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in West Cross

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £400K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £289 per square foot) in West Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £935,020.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£382,500£312
Semi-Detached32£315,000£268
Terraced21£248,900£266
Flats2£174,000£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£145,000£204,750£145,000
2017£293,500£104,000£205,000£160,000
2018£330,000£112,500£214,000£167,000
2019£340,000£125,000£220,000£203,500
2020£308,750£135,000£205,000£250,000
2021£350,000£116,000£248,750£222,500
2022£441,250£207,000£275,000£300,000
2023£502,000£267,500£267,475£267,500
2024£425,000£155,000£297,475£205,000
2025£422,500£137,000£350,000£229,250
2026£355,000£255,000£292,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£191£180£181
2017£219£161£199£184
2018£225£204£194£195
2019£270£202£204£205
2020£240£197£216£256
2021£272£247£227£234
2022£301£285£280£291
2023£304£282£255£270
2024£340£240£256£242
2025£312£278£288£255
2026£392£226£292
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 5QR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA3 5QR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 202560, Glen Road, Swansea, SA3 5PSTerracedFreehold£350,000
02 May 202587, Glen Road, Swansea, SA3 5PSDetachedFreehold£500,000
02 Apr 20252, The Close, Swansea, SA3 5PZDetachedFreehold£157,000
28 Aug 20256A, Bude Haven Terrace, Swansea, SA3 5PYDetachedFreehold£375,000
21 Nov 202571, Southlands Drive, Swansea, SA3 5RJDetachedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the SA3 5QR postcode area, located within West Cross, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA3 5QR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt David's Catholic Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableGrange Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableWhitestone Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA3 5QR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA3 5QR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNorton StoresWest Cross Avenue, Swansea, SA3 5TSWalking directions to Norton Stores
0.4 miSpar128A West Cross Lane, Swansea, SA3 5NGWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miLifestyle Express130 West Cross Lane, Swansea, SA3 5NGWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA3 5QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rebecca Angharad Fogarty

West Cross - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sara Keeton

West Cross - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tonia Antoniazzi

Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGowerW07000097
WardWest CrossW05001070
ParishMumblesW04000583
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West CrossW02000196
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 029BW01000880
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA3 5QR

Is SA3 5QR (West Cross) safe?

The area around SA3 5QR 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SA3 5QR?

The median sale price around SA3 5QR in West Cross is £300,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA3 5QR?

There are 8 schools close to SA3 5QR, including St David's Catholic Primary School, Grange Primary School and Whitestone Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA3 5QR?

SA3 5QR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,750 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA3 5QR (West Cross) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA3 5QR is Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rebecca Angharad Fogarty (Labour Party) and Sara Keeton (Labour 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.