SA38 9BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Emlyn Square, 0.0km from Newcastle Emlyn in Newcastle Emlyn. Administratively it sits within Cenarth and Llangeler ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SA38 9BG offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 SA38 9BG are sourced from Output Area W00003476 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EMLYN SQUARE, SA38 9BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMLYN SQUARE, SA38 9BG.
516
46
£ 36,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA38 9BG 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.
Area Character
SA38 9BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA38 9BG. The average age is 45.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA38 9BG is moderate at 73 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- Archfarchnad CK'S0.6 km
- CK'S SUPERMARKET0.6 km
- Dewi James & Co (Cigyddion)0.1 km
- Love.Weigh.Eat (Zero Waste Shop)0.3 km
- The Carrot Cruncher0.2 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn0.3 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Coopers Arms0.6 km
- Coopers Arms0.6 km
- Gwesty'r Plough0.0 km
- Ivy Bush0.0 km
- Tafarn Y Pelican0.2 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Caffi Central0.0 km
- Harrison's0.2 km
- Nahar Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- Pickles Deli & Cafe0.2 km
- Y Cwtch Coffi Ltd0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- King Kebab0.1 km
- Litebite0.2 km
- Moonlight Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.1 km
- Teifi Chips @ Caffi Emlyn0.2 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.2 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Cattle Market0.1 km
- Cattle Market0.1 km
- Ysgol Emlyn0.3 km
- Sycamore Street0.3 km
- Ysgol Emlyn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA389BG · Data under Open Government Licence