SA17 4AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ffordd Maes Gwilym, 0.5km from Carway in Carway. Administratively it sits within Llangyndeyrn ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, down 11.2% 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 4AX are sourced from Output Area W00010665 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FFORDD MAES GWILYM, SA17 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FFORDD MAES GWILYM, SA17 4AX.
328
34
£ 39,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA17 4AX — age 34, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA17 4AX. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 217,250
10 sales · Mean £ 200,200
Semi-Detached
£ 128,500
3 sales · Mean £ 127,498
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA17 4AX has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Carway Pizza House0.3 km
- CARWAY PIZZA HOUSE0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pembrey & Burry Port5.7 km
- Kidwelly6.3 km
- Llanelli8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Capel Bethel0.3 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Post Office0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA174AX · Data under Open Government Licence