SA39 9AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.3km from Pencader in Carmarthenshire. Administratively it sits within Llanfihangel-ar-Arth ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA39, SA39 9AL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £305k. 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 SA39 9AL are sourced from Output Area W00003691 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA39 9AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA39 9AL.
257
43
£ 36,600 /yr
47%
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
SA39 9AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 86% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA39 9AL. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The School House B & B0.8 km
- The School House B & B0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bocs Bwyd1.0 km
- Bocs Bwyd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Branney's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Branney's Fish Bar1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- THE BEE HIVE INN1.0 km
- THE BEE HIVE INN1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen17.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA399AL · Data under Open Government Licence