SA18 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rhosfa Road, 0.3km from Cwm-Nant-Gwyn in Brynamman. Administratively it sits within Cwarter Bach ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA18, SA18 1DF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 13.3% 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area W00003856 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RHOSFA ROAD, SA18 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RHOSFA ROAD, SA18 1DF.
267
46
£ 34,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
SA18 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA18 1DF. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
4 sales · Mean £ 316,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SA18 1DF has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tafarn Derlwyn Arms0.5 km
- DERLWYN ARMS0.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Siop y Mynydd Du0.7 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.4 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.4 km
- Siop y Mynydd Du0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.7 km
- Black Mountain Centre0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Yummies0.7 km
- Rominos Pizza0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ammanford10.0 km
- Llandybie10.2 km
- Pantyffynnon10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mountain Road0.4 km
- Derlwyn Arms0.5 km
- Brynamman Industrial Estate0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA181DF · Data under Open Government Licence