SA39 9BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Bwlch-y-clawdd in Carmarthenshire. Administratively it sits within Llanfihangel-ar-Arth ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
For families considering a move, SA39 9BE represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 9BE are sourced from Output Area W00003692 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA39 9BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA39 9BE.
359
48
£ 36,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA39 9BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA39 9BE spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. 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 9BE. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen19.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SA399BE · Data under Open Government Licence