Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

SA48 8JP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA48 8JP.

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Population

413

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SA48 8JP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 87% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA48 8JP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Cwmann in Cwmann. Administratively it sits within Llanybydder ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.

For families considering a move, SA48 8JP represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, 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 8JP are sourced from Output Area W00003773 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA48 8JP. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 168,000

3 sales · Mean £ 138,166

Semi-Detached

£ 168,500

3 sales · Mean £ 190,500

Detached

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA48 8JP has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Minds eye1.0 km
  • Minds eye1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.7 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Heol Hathren0.2 km
  • Heol Hathren0.2 km
  • Cwmann War Memorial0.2 km
  • Cwmann War Memorial0.3 km
  • Cwmann War Memorial0.3 km