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SA4 3JP Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Swansea

Low crime rate1.9/10

Violent Crime

Wealthy area 10/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 9/10Wales
Median sold price£196kSA4 sample - 92 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Swansea
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area98.8%Average for Swansea91.9%
Significant presencewhite other, asian indian, white irish
Immediate area1.9%Average for Swansea4.7%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area50%Average for Swansea41.7%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area223Average for Swansea2,034
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area54.4%Average for Swansea60%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area81.7%Average for Swansea64.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area85.8%Average for Swansea79.1%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied81.7% dominant

Owned81.7%
Private rent9.6%
Social rent8.4%

About SA4 3JP: area rating, property, schools and local change

SA4 3JP 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 3JP, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SA4 3JP are health and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 3JP is based on Swansea 018 Census 2021. It covers 5,029 residents, 223 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 8% 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 9/10.

For property prices near SA4 3JP, 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.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA4 3JP 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.

FAQ

Common questions about SA4 3JP

Is SA4 3JP a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% 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 3JP?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What demographics are available for SA4 3JP?

LocaleIQ matched SA4 3JP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in SA4 3JP?

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.