SA48 7DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Llanbedr Pont Steffan in Lampeter. Administratively it sits within Lampeter ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA48 7DD is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 7DD are sourced from Output Area W00002819 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA48 7DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA48 7DD.
218
46
£ 36,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA48 7DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, SA48 7DD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA48 7DD. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA48 7DD is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 Hotel0.1 km
- Black Lion Hotel0.1 km
- Castle Hotel0.1 km
- Castle Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- LAMPETER BOWLING CLUB0.2 km
- Lampeter Rugby Club0.7 km
- Ivy Bush Inn0.1 km
- THE IVY BUSH INN0.1 km
- Clwb Bowlio Llanbedr Pont Steffan0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Lloyds Fish and Chip Shop0.2 km
- Sosban Fach0.2 km
- Ling di Long0.2 km
- Lloyds Fish and Chip Shop0.2 km
- Minds eye0.3 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-Operative0.5 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- NEHAR INDIAN TAKEAWAY0.2 km
- Marco the takeaway.com0.2 km
- Oh My Cod0.1 km
- Canton Kitchen0.1 km
- Nehar 0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden Llanbedr Pont Steffan0.0 km
- D D EVANS AND SONS LTD0.7 km
- The Organic Fresh Food Company1.0 km
- Shell Garage0.7 km
- Simply Caws1.0 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Lampeter Comprehensive0.1 km
- Black Lion0.1 km
- Black Lion 20.1 km
- Nat West Bank0.1 km
- Nat West Bank0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SA487DD · Data under Open Government Licence