Is SA3 4WX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights

SA3 4WX is a postcode in Mumbles, Swansea, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA3 4WX, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SA3 4WX are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for SA3 4WX is based on Swansea 014 Census 2021. It covers 7,397 residents, 874 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 29% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.

For property prices near SA3 4WX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £300k from 91 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near SA3 4WX can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

Near SA3 4WX, LocaleIQ matches 6 kids clubs or activities, including holiday clubs (3), childcare (2), swimming (1). Closest examples include Football Fun Factory – Football Fun and Development ( Pentrehafod Comprehensive School ) (at Pentrehafod Comprehensive School, Pentre Mawr Road, Swansea, UK, ages 5-12, 1.6 km) and Football Fun Factory – Tots Football Fun ( Pentrehafod Comprehensive School ) (at Pentrehafod Comprehensive School, Pentre Mawr Road, Swansea, UK, ages 2-5, 1.6 km). 3 holiday-club or holiday-activity options; 6 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA3 4WX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.