SA38 9DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridge Street, 0.3km from Castell Newydd 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £39k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 9DU are sourced from Output Area W00003476 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, SA38 9DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, SA38 9DU.
516
46
£ 36,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA38 9DU 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
No single demographic signal dominates SA38 9DU — age 46, 42% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 9DU. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 99,250
2 sales · Mean £ 99,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA38 9DU is moderate at 69 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- Dewi James & Co (Cigyddion)0.3 km
- Love.Weigh.Eat (Zero Waste Shop)0.1 km
- The Carrot Cruncher0.1 km
- DEWI JAMES & CO(BUTCHERS)0.3 km
- Love.Weigh.Eat (Zero Waste Shop)0.1 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Gwesty'r Emlyn0.0 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel0.0 km
- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- MELIN PANDY Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Gwesty'r Plough0.4 km
- Ivy Bush0.4 km
- Tafarn Y Pelican0.1 km
- The Bunch of Grapes0.0 km
- Three Compasses0.2 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Caffi Central0.4 km
- Harrison's0.2 km
- Nahar Indian Restaurant0.1 km
- Pickles Deli & Cafe0.2 km
- Y Cwtch Coffi Ltd0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- King Kebab0.3 km
- Litebite0.2 km
- Moonlight Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.3 km
- Teifi Chips @ Caffi Emlyn0.2 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.2 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Sycamore Street0.1 km
- Adpar Surgery0.2 km
- Adpar Surgery0.2 km
- Cattle Market0.3 km
- Cattle Market0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA389DU · Data under Open Government Licence