SA40 9SJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Aber-Giar in Carmarthenshire. Administratively it sits within Llanfihangel-ar-Arth ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
For families considering a move, SA40 9SJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £238k. 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 9SJ are sourced from Output Area W00003693 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA40 9SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA40 9SJ.
292
51
£ 36,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA40 9SJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA40 9SJ spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA40 9SJ. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 238,750
1 sales · Mean £ 238,750
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Postcode Profile: SA409SJ · Data under Open Government Licence