Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

GARDEN SUBURBS, SA17 4AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

313

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA17 4AF 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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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA17 4AF — age 43, 74% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 26.4% year-on-year.

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

SA17 4AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garden Suburbs, 0.0km from Garden Suburb in Trimsaran. Administratively it sits within Trimsaran ward and the Llanelli constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.4% 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 4AF are sourced from Output Area W00003912 (shared with 7 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 4AF. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 91,500

14 sales · Mean £ 91,089

Terraced

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

Crime around SA17 4AF 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 offences38
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order6
Drugs6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • TRIMSARAN RFC0.2 km
  • TRIMSARAN SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.6 km
  • TRIMSARAN RFC0.2 km
  • TRIMSARAN SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cae Rasio Ffos Las0.8 km
  • FFOS LAS RACECOURSE0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Pizza Choice0.2 km
  • Positano Pizza0.2 km
  • Village Plaice0.3 km
  • Pizza Choice0.2 km
  • Positano Pizza0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port4.0 km
  • Kidwelly5.7 km
  • Llanelli7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Trimsaran Rugby Club0.2 km
  • Trimsaran Rugby Club0.2 km
  • Bird in Hand0.3 km
  • Trilwm0.3 km
  • Coed-y-Clun0.4 km