Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

GARDEN SUBURBS, SA17 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN SUBURBS, SA17 4AD.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA17 4AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA17 4AD spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 12.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA17 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garden Suburbs, 0.1km from Garden Suburb in Trimsaran. Administratively it sits within Trimsaran ward and the Llanelli constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA17 4AD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SA17 4AD are sourced from Output Area W00003917 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA17 4AD. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 80,000

9 sales · Mean £ 84,216

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SA17 4AD is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order4
Shoplifting4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • TRIMSARAN RFC0.3 km
  • TRIMSARAN SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.7 km
  • TRIMSARAN RFC0.3 km
  • TRIMSARAN SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cae Rasio Ffos Las0.7 km
  • FFOS LAS RACECOURSE0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Pizza Choice0.3 km
  • Positano Pizza0.3 km
  • Village Plaice0.3 km
  • Pizza Choice0.3 km
  • Positano Pizza0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port4.2 km
  • Kidwelly5.7 km
  • Llanelli7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Trimsaran Rugby Club0.3 km
  • Trimsaran Rugby Club0.3 km
  • Bird in Hand0.4 km
  • Trilwm0.4 km
  • Bird in Hand0.4 km