Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

BRYNCAERAU, SA17 4DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYNCAERAU, SA17 4DW.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA17 4DW 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA17 4DW — age 46, 75% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £143k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SA17 4DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryncaerau, 0.8km from Trimsaran 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. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4DW are sourced from Output Area W00003911 (shared with 20 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 4DW. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 100,250

2 sales · Mean £ 100,250

Detached

£ 172,500

1 sales · Mean £ 172,500

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

SA17 4DW has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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 offences16
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • TRIMSARAN SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.5 km
  • TRIMSARAN SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Pizza Choice1.0 km
  • Positano Pizza1.0 km
  • Village Plaice0.9 km
  • Pizza Choice1.0 km
  • Positano Pizza1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidwelly4.5 km
  • Pembrey & Burry Port4.5 km
  • Llanelli8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bryncaerau Church0.0 km
  • Bryncaerau Church0.1 km
  • Argoed Crescent0.2 km
  • Argoed Crescent0.2 km
  • The Miners0.3 km