SA18 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Road, 0.2km from Brynamman, Upper in Brynamman. Administratively it sits within Cwarter Bach ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
For families considering a move, SA18 1AG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 SA18 1AG are sourced from Output Area W00003862 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, SA18 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, SA18 1AG.
265
44
£ 34,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA18 1AG 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
No single demographic signal dominates SA18 1AG — age 44, 75% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA18 1AG. The average age is 43.7. 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 & 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
Semi-Detached
£ 91,500
2 sales · Mean £ 91,500
Detached
£ 210,001
1 sales · Mean £ 210,001
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA18 1AG has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 Inn0.5 km
- BRIDGEND INN0.5 km
- Clwb Rygbi Brynaman0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.5 km
- Siop y Mynydd Du0.1 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.5 km
- BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.5 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.1 km
- Black Mountain Centre0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop0.5 km
- Happy Corner0.6 km
- Yummies0.2 km
- Happy Corner0.6 km
- LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ammanford9.4 km
- Llandybie9.8 km
- Pantyffynnon10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Moriah Church0.1 km
- Moriah Church0.1 km
- Cwmgarw0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA181AG · Data under Open Government Licence