Affluence in SA3 9
How SA3 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Swansea
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 2,084 (2024)
SA3 9Postcode sector · Swansea
How well off SA3 9 is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, SA3 9 scores 4.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is income (3.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Living environment6.0
- Housing7.0
- Access to services8.0
- Community safety8.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
55.3% of adults in SA3 9 are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 22% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
20.5% of adults in SA3 9 work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
22.5% of adults in SA3 9 hold a degree or equivalent, well below the Wales average of 31.5%. 25.2% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.