Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

SA39 9BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA39 9BP.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA39 9BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SA39 9BP is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SA39 9BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Pencader in Pencader. Administratively it sits within Llanfihangel-ar-Arth 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 SA39 9BP are sourced from Output Area W00003687 (shared with 12 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 SA39 9BP. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

SA39 9BP has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Local Bargain0.1 km
  • Roots & Fruits0.2 km
  • Local Bargain0.1 km
  • PENCADER BAKERY0.4 km
  • PENCADER BAKERY0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The School House B & B0.2 km
  • The School House B & B0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • FARMERS ARMS0.1 km
  • Farmers Arms0.1 km
  • THE BEE HIVE INN0.4 km
  • THE BEE HIVE INN0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bocs Bwyd0.4 km
  • Bocs Bwyd0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Branney's Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Branney's Fish Bar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carmarthen16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Pencader War Memorial0.1 km
  • Pencader War Memorial0.1 km
  • Pencader War Memorial0.1 km
  • Pencader War Memorial0.2 km
  • Maescader0.4 km