Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

SA18 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA18 1AR.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA18 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

For families considering a move, SA18 1AR represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area W00003858 (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 1AR. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

SA18 1AR has low crime rates — 11 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft2
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Tafarn Derlwyn Arms0.3 km
  • DERLWYN ARMS0.3 km
  • Bridgend Inn0.7 km
  • BRIDGEND INN0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.7 km
  • Siop y Mynydd Du0.6 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.3 km
  • BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.7 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.6 km
  • Black Mountain Centre0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop0.7 km
  • Happy Corner0.9 km
  • Yummies0.4 km
  • Happy Corner0.9 km
  • LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford9.3 km
  • Llandybie9.5 km
  • Pantyffynnon10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Arfryn0.2 km
  • Derlwyn Arms0.3 km
  • Mountain Road0.3 km
  • Mountain Road0.3 km
  • New Road0.4 km