Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

MOUNTAIN ROAD, SA18 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTAIN ROAD, SA18 1BT.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA18 1BT 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.

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

SA18 1BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA18 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mountain 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 quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area W00003862 (shared with 6 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 1BT. 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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA18 1BT has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3
Burglary2
Other theft2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Tafarn Derlwyn Arms0.7 km
  • DERLWYN ARMS0.7 km
  • Bridgend Inn0.1 km
  • BRIDGEND INN0.1 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Brynaman0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.1 km
  • Siop y Mynydd Du0.2 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.7 km
  • BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.1 km
  • Siop One Stop Brynaman1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.2 km
  • Black Mountain Centre0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop0.1 km
  • Napoli Pizza1.0 km
  • Happy Corner0.3 km
  • Yummies0.3 km
  • Happy Corner0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford9.1 km
  • Llandybie9.4 km
  • Pantyffynnon9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Brynamman Square0.1 km
  • Brynamman Square0.1 km
  • Quarry Road0.1 km
  • New Road0.1 km
  • Heol Gelynen0.2 km