SA44 5YW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Waun-gilwen in Carmarthenshire. Administratively it sits within Cenarth and Llangeler ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
For families considering a move, SA44 5YW represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k. 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 SA44 5YW are sourced from Output Area W00003706 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA44 5YW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA44 5YW.
342
50
£ 36,100 /yr
49%
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
SA44 5YW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 84% 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 SA44 5YW. The average age is 49.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 250,125
1 sales · Mean £ 250,125
Semi-Detached
£ 112,500
1 sales · Mean £ 112,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA44 5YW has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- PREMIER STORES (B+S ENTERPRISES)0.6 km
- Y Pantri Bach0.6 km
- Y Pantri Bach0.6 km
- Premier Stores (B+S Enterprises)0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- TAFARN JOHN Y GWAS0.9 km
- TAFARN JOHN Y GWAS0.9 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Amgueddfa Wlân Genedlaethol0.4 km
- NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM0.4 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Oaklands0.4 km
- Oaklands0.5 km
- Ger y Llan0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA445YW · Data under Open Government Licence