Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

CWMGARW ROAD, SA18 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CWMGARW ROAD, SA18 1DB.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

No single demographic signal dominates SA18 1DB — age 46, 89% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 25.3% year-on-year.

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

SA18 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cwmgarw Road, 0.4km from Cwm-Nant-Gwyn in Brynamman. Administratively it sits within Cwarter Bach ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.

For families considering a move, SA18 1DB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, down 25.3% 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area W00003856 (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 1DB. 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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 202,500

9 sales · Mean £ 203,944

Semi-Detached

£ 151,500

4 sales · Mean £ 139,250

Terraced

£ 90,000

3 sales · Mean £ 82,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SA18 1DB has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Tafarn Derlwyn Arms0.8 km
  • DERLWYN ARMS0.8 km
  • Bridgend Inn1.0 km
  • BRIDGEND INN1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman1.0 km
  • Siop y Mynydd Du0.7 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.8 km
  • BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL1.0 km
  • Black Mountain Turkeys0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Canolfan y Mynydd Du0.7 km
  • Black Mountain Centre0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop1.0 km
  • Yummies0.8 km
  • LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP1.0 km
  • Rominos Pizza0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford10.0 km
  • Llandybie10.3 km
  • Pantyffynnon10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Brynamman Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • Pont Cwmgarw0.1 km
  • Cwmgarw0.2 km
  • Remploy0.2 km
  • Remploy0.2 km