Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

SA18 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA18 1BP.

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Population

411

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SA18 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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SA18 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen in Glanaman. Administratively it sits within Garnant ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.

For families considering a move, SA18 1BP represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 1BP are sourced from Output Area W00003528 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA18 1BP. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Sweet Emotions Cakery0.9 km
  • Sumptuous Bakery0.6 km
  • Sweet Emotions Cakery0.9 km
  • Archfarchnad CK's Supermarket0.9 km
  • Loco0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Cwmgors Cantonese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Siop Tecawê Eastern Star Take Away0.9 km
  • Cwmgors Cantonese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Jazzi Chicken0.9 km
  • Eastern Star Take Away0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Guardsman0.7 km
  • The Guardsman0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Y Gegin Fach Cafe1.0 km
  • Y Gegin Fach Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pantyffynnon7.5 km
  • Ammanford7.6 km
  • Llandybie8.9 km