SA18 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mountain Road, 0.3km from Brynamman, Upper in Brynamman. Administratively it sits within Cwarter Bach ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA18 1AE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. 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. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 94.9% 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 SA18 1AE are sourced from Output Area W00003857 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNTAIN ROAD, SA18 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTAIN ROAD, SA18 1AE.
324
39
£ 34,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA18 1AE 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 39, SA18 1AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £157k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 94.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA18 1AE. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 99,000
6 sales · Mean £ 112,583
Terraced
£ 115,000
5 sales · Mean £ 101,900
Detached
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 219,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA18 1AE has low crime rates — 17 incidents 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
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Tafarn Derlwyn Arms0.5 km
- DERLWYN ARMS0.5 km
- Bridgend Inn0.4 km
- BRIDGEND INN0.4 km
- Clwb Rygbi Brynaman0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.4 km
- Siop y Mynydd Du0.2 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.5 km
- BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.4 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.2 km
- Black Mountain Centre0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop0.4 km
- Happy Corner0.6 km
- Yummies0.0 km
- Happy Corner0.6 km
- LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ammanford9.3 km
- Llandybie9.6 km
- Pantyffynnon9.9 km
Bus Stops
- New Road0.1 km
- New Road0.1 km
- Mountain Road0.2 km
- Brynamman Square0.2 km
- Brynamman Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA181AE · Data under Open Government Licence