SA48 8JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Hathren, 0.2km from Tre-Herbert in Cwmann. Administratively it sits within Llanybydder ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
For families considering a move, SA48 8JR represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.0% year-on-year. 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 8JR are sourced from Output Area W00003776 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL HATHREN, SA48 8JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL HATHREN, SA48 8JR.
240
44
£ 36,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA48 8JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SA48 8JR is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA48 8JR. The average age is 43.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 127,000
8 sales · Mean £ 129,750
Flat
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA48 8JR has low crime rates — 9 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Heol Hathren0.1 km
- Heol Hathren0.1 km
- Cwmann War Memorial0.4 km
- Cwmann War Memorial0.4 km
- Ram War Memorial NW0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA488JR · Data under Open Government Licence