SA38 9DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodburn Terrace, 0.1km 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 9DN represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.0% 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 9DN are sourced from Output Area W00003475 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODBURN TERRACE, SA38 9DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBURN TERRACE, SA38 9DN.
300
49
£ 36,100 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
SA38 9DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA38 9DN. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 130,000
2 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA38 9DN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Archfarchnad CK'S0.2 km
- CK'S SUPERMARKET0.2 km
- Dewi James & Co (Cigyddion)0.8 km
- Love.Weigh.Eat (Zero Waste Shop)0.8 km
- The Carrot Cruncher0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn0.9 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Coopers Arms0.2 km
- Coopers Arms0.2 km
- Gwesty'r Plough0.8 km
- Ivy Bush0.8 km
- Tafarn Y Pelican0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Caffi Central0.8 km
- Harrison's0.8 km
- Nahar Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Pickles Deli & Cafe0.8 km
- Y Cwtch Coffi Ltd0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- King Kebab0.8 km
- Litebite0.8 km
- Moonlight Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.8 km
- Teifi Chips @ Caffi Emlyn0.8 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Station Terrace0.3 km
- Station Terrace0.3 km
- Glanaran (SW)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA389DN · Data under Open Government Licence