SA18 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cwmgarw Road, 0.3km from Brynamman, Upper in Brynamman. Administratively it sits within Cwarter Bach ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £113k, 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area W00003856 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CWMGARW ROAD, SA18 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CWMGARW ROAD, SA18 1DA.
267
46
£ 34,900 /yr
42%
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
No single demographic signal dominates SA18 1DA — age 46, 89% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £113k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA18 1DA. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
6 sales · Mean £ 131,824
Terraced
£ 83,000
9 sales · Mean £ 77,554
Detached
£ 135,000
5 sales · Mean £ 134,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA18 1DA has low crime rates — 16 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
4 nearby- Tafarn Derlwyn Arms0.6 km
- DERLWYN ARMS0.6 km
- Bridgend Inn0.6 km
- BRIDGEND INN0.6 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.6 km
- Siop y Mynydd Du0.3 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.6 km
- BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.6 km
- Black Mountain Turkeys0.6 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 Shop0.6 km
- Happy Corner0.7 km
- Yummies0.5 km
- Happy Corner0.7 km
- LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ammanford9.7 km
- Llandybie10.0 km
- Pantyffynnon10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cwmgarw0.1 km
- Moriah Church0.1 km
- Moriah Church0.2 km
- Pont Cwmgarw0.3 km
- Brynamman Industrial Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA181DA · Data under Open Government Licence