Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

ARDWYN ROAD, SA18 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDWYN ROAD, SA18 1AL.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA18 1AL 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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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SA18 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £145k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.

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

SA18 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ardwyn Road, 0.2km 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 quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.1% 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area W00003862 (shared with 6 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 1AL. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 131,975

6 sales · Mean £ 126,908

Detached

£ 116,250

2 sales · Mean £ 116,250

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

SA18 1AL has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Tafarn Derlwyn Arms0.5 km
  • DERLWYN ARMS0.5 km
  • Bridgend Inn0.4 km
  • BRIDGEND INN0.4 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Brynaman0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.4 km
  • Siop y Mynydd Du0.2 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.4 km
  • BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.4 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.4 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 Shop0.4 km
  • Happy Corner0.6 km
  • Yummies0.1 km
  • Happy Corner0.6 km
  • LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford9.4 km
  • Llandybie9.7 km
  • Pantyffynnon10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • New Road0.2 km
  • Mountain Road0.2 km
  • New Road0.2 km
  • Moriah Church0.2 km
  • Brynamman Square0.2 km