Postcode report
SA4 3BZ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SA4 3BZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA4 3BZ is a postcode in Gowerton, Swansea, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA4 3BZ, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA4 3BZ are safety and housing, 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 SA4 3BZ is based on Swansea 012 Census 2021. It covers 6,477 residents, 743 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 7% 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 5/10.
For property prices near SA4 3BZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £196k from 92 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SA4 3BZ can compare 7 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA4 3BZ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
FAQ
Common questions about SA4 3BZ
Is SA4 3BZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SA4 3BZ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SA4 3BZ?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SA4 3BZ?
LocaleIQ matched SA4 3BZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA4 3BZ?
The latest median sold price is £196k based on 92 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.