Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA38 9DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA38 9DA.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA38 9DA — age 49, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.2% year-on-year.

home £268,750 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA38 9DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carmarthen Road, 0.6km from Aber-Arad in Newcastle Emlyn. Administratively it sits within Cenarth and Llangeler ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.

For families considering a move, SA38 9DA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 14.2% 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 SA38 9DA are sourced from Output Area W00003475 (shared with 15 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 SA38 9DA. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 289,950

5 sales · Mean £ 283,780

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

SA38 9DA has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Archfarchnad CK'S0.6 km
  • CK'S SUPERMARKET0.6 km
  • Love.Weigh.Eat (Zero Waste Shop)1.0 km
  • Love.Weigh.Eat (Zero Waste Shop)1.0 km
  • Riverside Health0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
  • MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
  • Gwesty'r Emlyn1.0 km
  • Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Coopers Arms0.6 km
  • Coopers Arms0.6 km
  • The Bunch of Grapes1.0 km
  • THE BUNCH OF GRAPES1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Nahar Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Nahar Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Riverside Cafe1.0 km
  • Riverside Cafe1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.9 km
  • China Kitchen0.9 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Glanaran (SW)0.2 km
  • Gilwen0.3 km