Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

BRYN BACH ROAD, SA18 1BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

297

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Avg Age

43

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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 1BH 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA18 1BH spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Bach Road, 0.2km from Brynamman 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area W00003860 (shared with 7 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 1BH. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

SA18 1BH has low crime rates — 33 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order8
Other crime3
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.5 km
  • Siop y Mynydd Du0.9 km
  • BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.5 km
  • Siop One Stop Brynaman0.5 km
  • Brynamman One Stop Shop0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.9 km
  • Black Mountain Centre0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop0.5 km
  • Napoli Pizza0.5 km
  • Happy Corner0.5 km
  • Yummies0.9 km
  • Happy Corner0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bridgend Inn0.5 km
  • BRIDGEND INN0.5 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Brynaman0.5 km
  • Brynamman RFC0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford8.5 km
  • Llandybie8.9 km
  • Pantyffynnon9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • School Road0.4 km
  • School Road0.4 km
  • Banwen Place0.4 km
  • Banwen Place0.5 km
  • Heol Gelynen0.5 km