Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

HEN FELIN, SA18 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEN FELIN, SA18 1AJ.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA18 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA18 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £395k 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

SA18 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hen Felin, 0.3km from Garnant in Glanaman. Administratively it sits within Garnant ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA18, SA18 1AJ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area W00003526 (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 1AJ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 304,000

3 sales · Mean £ 318,000

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

SA18 1AJ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences33
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Drugs3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • HALF MOON INN (Garnant)0.8 km
  • Clwb Cyfansoddiadol Garnant0.2 km
  • Half Moon Inn0.8 km
  • Uncle Bobs @ The Raven0.2 km
  • GARNANT CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Garnant Family Centre0.7 km
  • Garnant Golf Club0.3 km
  • Canolfan Deulu Garnant0.7 km
  • Clwb Golff Garnant0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Garnant Superstore (Premier)0.2 km
  • Garnant Superstore (Premier)0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Raven Takeaway0.5 km
  • Yummies Pizza0.8 km
  • RAVEN TAKEAWAY0.5 km
  • Yummies Pizza0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford6.8 km
  • Pantyffynnon7.3 km
  • Llandybie7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Colliers Arms0.2 km
  • Colliers Arms0.2 km
  • Bryncethin Road0.2 km
  • Cowell Road0.2 km
  • Raven Inn0.3 km