Postcode SA3 5SW 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 25.2 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 4.0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
West Cross has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.6% 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 5SW.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 4 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 5SW postcode area, located within West Cross, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA3 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Norton Stores | West Cross Avenue, Swansea, SA3 5TS | Walking directions to Norton Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Alderwood Road, Swansea, SA3 5JD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 31-33 Newton Road, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 4BB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.