SA40 9SH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Aber-Giar in Carmarthenshire. Administratively it sits within Llanfihangel-ar-Arth ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
For serious buyers, SA40 9SH is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k. 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 SA40 9SH are sourced from Output Area W00003693 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA40 9SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA40 9SH.
292
51
£ 36,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA40 9SH 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.
Area Character
SA40 9SH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £382k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA40 9SH. The average age is 50.6. 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
£ 382,500
2 sales · Mean £ 382,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SA40 9SH has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- BELLE VUE INN0.7 km
- Belle Vue Inn0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Nonni Barn B&B0.5 km
- Nonni Barn B&B0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- NORWOOD GARDENS0.9 km
- NORWOOD GARDENS0.9 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Bryndulais0.4 km
- Belle Vue Inn0.4 km
- Bryndulais0.4 km
- Belle Vue Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA409SH · Data under Open Government Licence