Town Pop. 1,064

Living in Three Crosses: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Three Crosses is 50/100, built from 7 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 64/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Three Crosses places 9th of 13 in the SA4 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the SA4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Healthcare (8) and lifestyle (12) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Three Crosses scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
39.5 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 20 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coed Lan 9 crimes
  2. 2 Maes-Y-Celyn 9 crimes
  3. 3 Cilonnen Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³
84
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
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
8
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital36.8 mi
Weston General Hospital51.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital58.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust22.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryESTUARY GROUP PRACTICE1.8 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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Swansea
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.2%Student3.9%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.1%Skilled & technical28.4%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.2%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.9%
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
33
Gowerton 1.9 mi
Bynea 3.3 mi
Llangennech 4.3 mi
J47 M4 4.3 mi
J47 M4 4.7 mi
J48 M4 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Three Crosses in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Dunvant 60 1.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Killay 57 1.6 mi away ⇄
Canisland 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Gowerton 64 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pen-clawdd 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Loughor 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Crofty 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Gorseinon 70 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wernffrwd 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bishopston 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Penllergaer 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Southgate 53 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Three Crosses a nice place to live?

Three Crosses is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Three Crosses is 50/100, 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 Three Crosses?

Three Crosses is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Three Crosses

SA4 57 ⇄

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