SA48 7AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Drovers Road, 0.1km from Llanbedr Pont Steffan in Lampeter. Administratively it sits within Lampeter ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
For families considering a move, SA48 7AS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 7AS are sourced from Output Area W00002816 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DROVERS ROAD, SA48 7AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROVERS ROAD, SA48 7AS.
291
39
£ 36,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA48 7AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 39, SA48 7AS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 7AS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 78,500
2 sales · Mean £ 78,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA48 7AS is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 Hotel0.2 km
- Black Lion Hotel0.2 km
- Castle Hotel0.2 km
- Castle Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- LAMPETER BOWLING CLUB0.3 km
- Lampeter Rugby Club0.8 km
- Ivy Bush Inn0.1 km
- THE IVY BUSH INN0.1 km
- Clwb Bowlio Llanbedr Pont Steffan0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Lloyds Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
- Sosban Fach0.1 km
- Ling di Long0.1 km
- Lloyds Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
- Minds eye0.1 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-Operative0.4 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- NEHAR INDIAN TAKEAWAY0.1 km
- Marco the takeaway.com0.1 km
- Oh My Cod0.2 km
- Canton Kitchen0.2 km
- Nehar 0.1 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden Llanbedr Pont Steffan0.2 km
- D D EVANS AND SONS LTD0.8 km
- The Organic Fresh Food Company1.0 km
- Shell Garage0.8 km
- Simply Caws1.0 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Lampeter Comprehensive0.1 km
- Black Lion0.1 km
- Nat West Bank0.2 km
- Black Lion 20.2 km
- Nat West Bank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA487AS · Data under Open Government Licence