SA18 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cwmgarw Road, 0.4km 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 1BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.4% year-on-year. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00003862 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CWMGARW ROAD, SA18 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CWMGARW ROAD, SA18 1BU.
265
44
£ 34,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA18 1BU 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
SA18 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 75% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA18 1BU. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 110,320
3 sales · Mean £ 100,106
Terraced
£ 86,000
9 sales · Mean £ 88,944
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
12 sales · Mean £ 123,687
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA18 1BU has low crime rates — 20 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 Arms0.6 km
- DERLWYN ARMS0.6 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 Du0.0 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.6 km
- BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.3 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.0 km
- Black Mountain Centre0.0 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
- Ammanford9.3 km
- Llandybie9.6 km
- Pantyffynnon9.9 km
Bus Stops
- New Road0.2 km
- Brynamman Square0.2 km
- Brynamman Square0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
- Moriah Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA181BU · Data under Open Government Licence