SA3 — SWANSEA | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SA3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SA3 is £396,387, which is 52% above the West Wales average of £261,315.

Properties in SA3 cost 38.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SA3 have fallen 1.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£529,712	476
Semi-detached	£333,718	307
Terraced	£287,180	181
Flat	£199,420	161
All types	£396,387	1205

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SA3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SA3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SA3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SA3 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Grange Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Oystermouth Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Mayals Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Newton Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Whitestone Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,304

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SA3 are 288.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

288.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SA3 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SA3 — SWANSEA

Area Summary

SA3 (SWANSEA) offers above-average property prices (£396,387, 38% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (288 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SA3?

The average house price in SA3 (SWANSEA) is £396,387, based on 1205 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.3% over the past year.

Is SA3 a safe area to live?

Crime in SA3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SA3?

There are 13 schools in or near SA3. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SA3?

Council tax in SA3 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SA3?

The average broadband download speed in SA3 is 288 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SA3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SA3 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 251,304.