SA38 9DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carmarthen Road, 0.6km from Aber-Arad in Newcastle Emlyn. Administratively it sits within Cenarth and Llangeler ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
For families considering a move, SA38 9DA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 14.2% 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 SA38 9DA are sourced from Output Area W00003475 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA38 9DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA38 9DA.
300
49
£ 36,100 /yr
46%
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 SA38 9DA — age 49, 83% ownership, 16% 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 14.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA38 9DA. The average age is 49.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 289,950
5 sales · Mean £ 283,780
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA38 9DA has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Archfarchnad CK'S0.6 km
- CK'S SUPERMARKET0.6 km
- Love.Weigh.Eat (Zero Waste Shop)1.0 km
- Love.Weigh.Eat (Zero Waste Shop)1.0 km
- Riverside Health0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn1.0 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Coopers Arms0.6 km
- Coopers Arms0.6 km
- The Bunch of Grapes1.0 km
- THE BUNCH OF GRAPES1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Nahar Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Nahar Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Riverside Cafe1.0 km
- Riverside Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- China Kitchen0.9 km
- China Kitchen0.9 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Glanaran (SW)0.2 km
- Gilwen0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA389DA · Data under Open Government Licence