SA48 7AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Lampeter in Lampeter. Administratively it sits within Lampeter ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
For families considering a move, SA48 7AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 SA48 7AF are sourced from Output Area W00002816 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA48 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA48 7AF.
291
39
£ 36,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA48 7AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SA48 7AF is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA48 7AF. The average age is 39.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA48 7AF is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Black Lion Hotel0.5 km
- Black Lion Hotel0.5 km
- Castle Hotel0.5 km
- Castle Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- LAMPETER BOWLING CLUB0.7 km
- Ivy Bush Inn0.4 km
- THE IVY BUSH INN0.4 km
- Clwb Bowlio Llanbedr Pont Steffan0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Lloyds Fish and Chip Shop0.4 km
- Sosban Fach0.4 km
- Ling di Long0.4 km
- Lloyds Fish and Chip Shop0.4 km
- Minds eye0.3 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-Operative0.0 km
- Co-operative0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- NEHAR INDIAN TAKEAWAY0.4 km
- Marco the takeaway.com0.4 km
- Oh My Cod0.5 km
- Canton Kitchen0.5 km
- Nehar 0.4 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden Llanbedr Pont Steffan0.5 km
- Fferyllfa Adrian Thomas0.4 km
- Fferyllfa Boots0.4 km
- Ladybug0.4 km
- Premier Siop Y Gymuned0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Pioneer0.1 km
- Pioneer0.1 km
- Lampeter Comprehensive0.5 km
- Cwmann War Memorial0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA487AF · Data under Open Government Licence