SA38 9BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Emlyn Square, 0.0km from Newcastle Emlyn 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 SA38 9BQ are sourced from Output Area W00003476 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EMLYN SQUARE, SA38 9BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMLYN SQUARE, SA38 9BQ.
516
46
£ 36,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA38 9BQ 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.
Area Character
SA38 9BQ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA38 9BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA38 9BQ is moderate at 73 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Archfarchnad CK'S0.6 km
- CK'S SUPERMARKET0.6 km
- Dewi James & Co (Cigyddion)0.0 km
- Love.Weigh.Eat (Zero Waste Shop)0.3 km
- The Carrot Cruncher0.2 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn0.4 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Coopers Arms0.6 km
- Coopers Arms0.6 km
- Gwesty'r Plough0.0 km
- Ivy Bush0.0 km
- Tafarn Y Pelican0.2 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Caffi Central0.0 km
- Harrison's0.2 km
- Nahar Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- Pickles Deli & Cafe0.2 km
- Y Cwtch Coffi Ltd0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- King Kebab0.1 km
- Litebite0.2 km
- Moonlight Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.1 km
- Teifi Chips @ Caffi Emlyn0.2 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.2 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Cattle Market0.1 km
- Cattle Market0.1 km
- Sycamore Street0.3 km
- Ysgol Emlyn0.3 km
- Ysgol Emlyn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA389BQ · Data under Open Government Licence