Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

NEW ROAD, SA38 9BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, SA38 9BA.

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Population

516

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA38 9BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SA38 9BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SA38 9BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Road, 0.1km from Quarry-Ffinant in Newcastle Emlyn. Administratively it sits within Cenarth and Llangeler ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £242k. 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 SA38 9BA are sourced from Output Area W00003476 (shared with 43 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 SA38 9BA. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 311,000

2 sales · Mean £ 311,000

Semi-Detached

£ 131,750

4 sales · Mean £ 148,375

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

Crime around SA38 9BA is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Drugs5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Archfarchnad CK'S0.8 km
  • CK'S SUPERMARKET0.8 km
  • Dewi James & Co (Cigyddion)0.2 km
  • Love.Weigh.Eat (Zero Waste Shop)0.3 km
  • The Carrot Cruncher0.3 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
  • MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
  • Gwesty'r Emlyn0.4 km
  • Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Coopers Arms0.8 km
  • Coopers Arms0.8 km
  • Gwesty'r Plough0.2 km
  • Ivy Bush0.2 km
  • Tafarn Y Pelican0.3 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Caffi Central0.2 km
  • Harrison's0.3 km
  • Nahar Indian Restaurant0.3 km
  • Pickles Deli & Cafe0.3 km
  • Y Cwtch Coffi Ltd0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.0 km
  • Co-op0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • King Kebab0.2 km
  • Litebite0.3 km
  • Moonlight Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.2 km
  • Teifi Chips @ Caffi Emlyn0.3 km
  • The Sandwich Shop0.3 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Cattle Market0.1 km
  • Cattle Market0.1 km
  • Ysgol Emlyn0.3 km
  • Ysgol Emlyn0.3 km
  • Sycamore Street0.3 km