SA34 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Street, 0.3km from Hendy-Gwyn in Whitland. Administratively it sits within Whitland ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SA34 0AE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 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 SA34 0AE are sourced from Output Area W00003946 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, SA34 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, SA34 0AE.
334
44
£ 40,500 /yr
43%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA34 0AE — age 44, 81% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA34 0AE. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 2026-01)
SA34 0AE has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Siop Gig Gordon Hughes0.3 km
- Mark Johns Butchers0.3 km
- Taf Hotel0.3 km
- Whitland Town Hall Community Food Bank0.2 km
- Sarah's Newsagents0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Station House Hotel0.3 km
- WHITLAND SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.5 km
- STATION HOUSE HOTEL0.3 km
- WHITLAND SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.5 km
- Fisher Arms0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Traditional No 8-Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km
- Traditional No 8-Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km
- Whitland Cafe0.3 km
- Whitland Kebab House0.3 km
- Peppinos0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hoffi Coffee0.2 km
- What’s Cooking0.2 km
- Burger Shack Whitland Ltd0.1 km
- Hoffi Coffee0.2 km
- What’s Cooking0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.2 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitland0.3 km
- Narberth7.9 km
- Clunderwen8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Taf Surgery0.1 km
- St David`s Avenue0.1 km
- Whitland Spar0.1 km
- Taf Surgery0.1 km
- Keefe House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA340AE · Data under Open Government Licence