SA18 3AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blaenau Road, 0.2km from Llandybie in Llandybie. Administratively it sits within Llandybie 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 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 3AX are sourced from Output Area W00003658 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLAENAU ROAD, SA18 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAENAU ROAD, SA18 3AX.
417
45
£ 37,700 /yr
47%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA18 3AX — age 45, 85% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 3AX. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA18 3AX has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cig Cennen0.3 km
- Llandybie Store0.3 km
- Cig y Cennen0.3 km
- Jenkins Bakery0.3 km
- Jenkins Bakery0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Clwb Cymdeithasol ac Athletig Llandybie0.4 km
- Gwesty'r Llew Coch0.4 km
- Ivy Bush Inn0.4 km
- GOLDEN GROVE INN0.3 km
- LLANDYBIE SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Valans0.3 km
- Roy`s Cafe0.3 km
- VALANS0.3 km
- Caffi Pentre0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New China Wok - Long Xing Ltd0.4 km
- Ocean Blue Fish Bar0.3 km
- Pizza Pan0.3 km
- MERMAID FISH BAR0.3 km
- Ocean Blue Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandybie0.5 km
- Ammanford2.7 km
- Pantyffynnon4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Maespiode0.1 km
- Blaenau Road0.1 km
- Llandybie Square0.2 km
- Llandybie Public Hall0.2 km
- Llandybie Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA183AX · Data under Open Government Licence