Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

ARCADE TERRACE, SA18 1LG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARCADE TERRACE, SA18 1LG.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA18 1LG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 43, SA18 1LG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £128k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SA18 1LG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arcade Terrace, 0.2km from Tre-Bevan in Glanaman. Administratively it sits within Garnant ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.

For families considering a move, SA18 1LG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, 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 1LG are sourced from Output Area W00003529 (shared with 13 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 1LG. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 128,000

3 sales · Mean £ 134,333

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

SA18 1LG has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson8
Other crime6
Vehicle crime5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Glanamman Service Station0.9 km
  • Siop Y Pentre - Glanamman Superstore0.9 km
  • Garnant Superstore (Premier)0.5 km
  • Petro Express0.9 km
  • Garnant Superstore (Premier)0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • HALF MOON INN (Garnant)0.2 km
  • Clwb Cyfansoddiadol Garnant0.5 km
  • Clwb Rygbi yr Aman0.5 km
  • Half Moon Inn0.2 km
  • Uncle Bobs @ The Raven0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Garnant Family Centre0.5 km
  • Garnant Golf Club0.5 km
  • Canolfan Deulu Garnant0.5 km
  • Clwb Golff Garnant0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Raven Takeaway0.3 km
  • Yummies Pizza0.2 km
  • RAVEN TAKEAWAY0.3 km
  • Yummies Pizza0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford6.1 km
  • Pantyffynnon6.7 km
  • Llandybie6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brookland's Garage0.1 km
  • New School Road0.1 km
  • Brookland's Garage0.1 km
  • Garnant Primary School0.3 km
  • Garnant Primary School0.3 km