Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

CHAPEL STREET, SA18 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, SA18 1AD.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA18 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SA18 1AD is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 72.0% year-on-year.

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

SA18 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Street, 0.4km from Brynamman, Upper in Brynamman. Administratively it sits within Cwarter Bach ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 72.0% 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 SA18 1AD are sourced from Output Area W00003861 (shared with 9 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 SA18 1AD. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 99,950

9 sales · Mean £ 92,105

Semi-Detached

£ 122,975

4 sales · Mean £ 122,737

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

SA18 1AD has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Tafarn Derlwyn Arms0.6 km
  • DERLWYN ARMS0.6 km
  • Bridgend Inn0.2 km
  • BRIDGEND INN0.2 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Brynaman0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.2 km
  • Siop y Mynydd Du0.2 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.6 km
  • BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.2 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.2 km
  • Black Mountain Centre0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop0.2 km
  • Happy Corner0.4 km
  • Yummies0.2 km
  • Happy Corner0.4 km
  • LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford9.2 km
  • Llandybie9.5 km
  • Pantyffynnon9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • New Road0.1 km
  • Quarry Road0.1 km
  • New Road0.1 km
  • Brynamman Square0.1 km
  • Brynamman Square0.1 km