SA18 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the SA18 district of Carmarthenshire. Administratively it sits within Glanamman ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA18 1AQ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area W00003538 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA18 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA18 1AQ.
311
50
£ 34,900 /yr
36%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA18 1AQ's 66% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA18 1AQ. The average age is 50.5. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ammanford5.2 km
- Pantyffynnon5.2 km
- Llandybie6.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SA181AQ · Data under Open Government Licence