SA18 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Road, 0.5km from Brynamman in Brynamman. Administratively it sits within Cwarter Bach ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area W00003861 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYN ROAD, SA18 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYN ROAD, SA18 1AU.
273
46
£ 34,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA18 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SA18 1AU is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA18 1AU. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 114,000
2 sales · Mean £ 114,000
Semi-Detached
£ 121,250
2 sales · Mean £ 121,250
Detached
£ 103,750
2 sales · Mean £ 103,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA18 1AU has low crime rates — 35 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 Arms0.7 km
- DERLWYN ARMS0.7 km
- Bridgend Inn0.3 km
- BRIDGEND INN0.3 km
- Clwb Rygbi Brynaman0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.3 km
- Siop y Mynydd Du0.3 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.7 km
- BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.3 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.3 km
- Black Mountain Centre0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop0.3 km
- Happy Corner0.5 km
- Yummies0.2 km
- Happy Corner0.5 km
- LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ammanford9.0 km
- Llandybie9.3 km
- Pantyffynnon9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Quarry Road0.1 km
- Heol Gelynen0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
- Heol Gelynen0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA181AU · Data under Open Government Licence