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Living in Southgate: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Southgate is 53/100, built from 6 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 38/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Southgate places 2nd of 6 in the SA3 postcode district. The SA3 district averages 60/100, putting Southgate 7 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Southgate sits 13 points below the SA3 district figure of 51/100. For the surrounding area, see SA3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Southgate scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 57 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 18 crimes
  2. 2 Sandy Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.9 µg/m³
84
Green Space 45
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital32.6 mi
Weston General Hospital50.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital56.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust22.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTHE MUMBLES MEDICAL PRACTICE3.6 mi
GP capacity2,291 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
23
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Swansea
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
36.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate47%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47%Unemployed1.7%Retired39.3%Student4.4%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.2%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership89%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
64
Council tax Swansea · 2025-26
A £1,429
B £1,667
C £1,905
D £2,143
E £2,619
F £3,095
G £3,572
H £4,286
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Gowerton 5.7 mi
Bynea 6.8 mi
Swansea 7.4 mi
J47 M4 8.1 mi
J47 M4 8.3 mi
J46 M4 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £392,000 23
Detached £455,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£233k £329k £429k £525k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bishopston 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Canisland 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Killay 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Three Crosses 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dunvant 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Reynoldston 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wernffrwd 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Crofty 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pen-clawdd 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Gowerton 64 5.5 mi away ⇄
Port-Eynon 43 5.6 mi away ⇄
Loughor 64 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Southgate a nice place to live?

Southgate is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Southgate is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Southgate?

Southgate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 133 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Southgate?

The current median house price in Southgate is £392,000, around 38% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £455,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Southgate

SA3 60 ⇄

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