SA39 9BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Dol-gran in Carmarthenshire. Administratively it sits within Llanfihangel-ar-Arth ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
For families considering a move, SA39 9BY 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. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 7.3% 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 SA39 9BY are sourced from Output Area W00003691 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA39 9BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA39 9BY.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA39 9BY spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA39 9BY. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 202,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen14.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dolgran Uchaf0.2 km
- Dolgran Uchaf0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA399BY · Data under Open Government Licence