Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

RHOSFA ROAD, SA18 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RHOSFA ROAD, SA18 1DF.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

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. 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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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tafarn Derlwyn Arms0.5 km
  • DERLWYN ARMS0.5 km
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

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

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