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SA3

SWANSEA

West Wales, Wales, England

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SA3 is the postcode district for SWANSEA, located in West Wales, Wales.

Avg price £396,387
1yr change ▼ 1.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£396,387

▼ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

288 Mbps

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.

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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

£389K £392K £396K £399K £403K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,304

Population

67

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.

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288.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about SA3 SWANSEA

What is the average house price in SA3 SWANSEA?
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 SWANSEA 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 is the population of SA3 SWANSEA?
The population of SA3 (SWANSEA) is approximately 251,304 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SA3 SWANSEA?
There are 13 schools in or near SA3. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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