SA38 is a postcode district in Ceredigion, Wales, covering 191 active and 29 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SA38 (23%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural area where most people work locally, often in farming or trades (20%). A further 17% of the district is made up of a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SA38 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SA38 are around £334k, up 30.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SA38 at 159 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SA38 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Ceredigion, Wales
SA38 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SA38 postcode area.
groups
Population4,860
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Avg Age49
payments
Avg Income£ 34,150 /yr
work
Employed43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
9/10family_restroomFamily
9/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
6/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
8/10trending_upInvestment
10/10psychology
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA38's 72% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £334k. Property prices are trending up 30.3% year-on-year.
home £334,333 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.0%
Economic Activity
43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences402
Criminal damage and arson93
Anti-social behaviour60
Public order59
Other theft42
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores
- Archfarchnad CK'S
- Dewi James & Co (Cigyddion)
- J's Snacks
- Love.Weigh.Eat (Zero Waste Shop)
- + 21 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Gwesty'r Emlyn
- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel
- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- THE ATTIC THEATRE
- THE ATTIC THEATRE
- Coopers Arms
- Gwesty'r Plough
- Ivy Bush
- + 11 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- HARRISON'S
- Nahar Indian Restaurant
- Pickles Deli & Cafe
- Ty Te Cenarth
- Y Cwtch Coffi Ltd
- + 15 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Moonlight Indian Restaurant & Takeaway
- Teifi Chips @ Caffi Emlyn
- The Sandwich Shop
- Flames Kebab and Pizza
- Litebite
- + 9 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op
- Co-op
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Area Profile: SA38 · Data under Open Government Licence