Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

ARFRYN, SA18 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARFRYN, SA18 1AW.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA18 1AW 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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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SA18 1AW is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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.

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

SA18 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arfryn, 0.3km from Brynamman, Upper in Brynamman. Administratively it sits within Cwarter Bach ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA18 1AW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 SA18 1AW are sourced from Output Area W00003857 (shared with 5 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 1AW. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 117,000

4 sales · Mean £ 114,000

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

SA18 1AW 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 offences7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Tafarn Derlwyn Arms0.1 km
  • DERLWYN ARMS0.1 km
  • Bridgend Inn0.7 km
  • BRIDGEND INN0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.7 km
  • Siop y Mynydd Du0.5 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.1 km
  • BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.7 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.5 km
  • Black Mountain Centre0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop0.7 km
  • Happy Corner0.9 km
  • Yummies0.3 km
  • Happy Corner0.9 km
  • LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford9.5 km
  • Llandybie9.7 km
  • Pantyffynnon10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Arfryn0.1 km
  • Mountain Road0.1 km
  • Derlwyn Arms0.1 km
  • Mountain Road0.2 km
  • New Road0.4 km