SA14 7RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norton Road, 0.8km from Gors-goch in Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes. Administratively it sits within Penygroes ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 163.3% 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 SA14 7RU are sourced from Output Area W00003835 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTON ROAD, SA14 7RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON ROAD, SA14 7RU.
354
46
£ 38,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SA14 7RU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £172k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 163.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA14 7RU. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Semi-Detached
£ 112,500
10 sales · Mean £ 120,700
Terraced
£ 105,000
2 sales · Mean £ 105,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA14 7RU has low crime rates — 10 incidents 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
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Swyddfa Bost a Siop Penygroes0.4 km
- GORSLAS SERVICE STATION0.9 km
- Penygroes Newsagents & Post Office0.4 km
- Gorsaf Betrol Gors-las0.9 km
- Cheeky Treats0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tafarn y Phoenix0.8 km
- PHOENIX TAVERN0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Y Cwtsh0.5 km
- Y Cwtsh0.5 km
- Camo Cafe0.6 km
- Camo Cafe0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandybie4.4 km
- Ammanford4.5 km
- Pantyffynnon5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Norton Road0.1 km
- Norton Road0.1 km
- Grove Hill Park0.3 km
- Grove Hill Park0.3 km
- Farmers Arms0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA147RU · Data under Open Government Licence