Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

BRYN ROAD, SA18 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYN ROAD, SA18 1AY.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates SA18 1AY — age 44, 84% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Road, 0.6km 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 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 1AY 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 1AY. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

SA18 1AY has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Tafarn Derlwyn Arms0.5 km
  • DERLWYN ARMS0.5 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 Du0.7 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.5 km
  • BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.7 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.7 km
  • Black Mountain Centre0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop0.7 km
  • Happy Corner0.9 km
  • Yummies0.5 km
  • Happy Corner0.9 km
  • LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford9.2 km
  • Llandybie9.3 km
  • Pantyffynnon9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Arfryn0.3 km
  • Derlwyn Arms0.4 km
  • Mountain Road0.5 km
  • Mountain Road0.5 km