SA48 7AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Street, 0.2km from Llanbedr Pont Steffan in Lampeter. Administratively it sits within Lampeter ward and the Ceredigion constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, down 33.6% 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 SA48 7AL are sourced from Output Area W00002816 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW STREET, SA48 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW STREET, SA48 7AL.
291
39
£ 36,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA48 7AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SA48 7AL is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 33.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA48 7AL. The average age is 39.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 199,000
12 sales · Mean £ 212,750
Detached
£ 590,000
1 sales · Mean £ 590,000
Semi-Detached
£ 138,500
2 sales · Mean £ 138,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA48 7AL is above average at 106 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Black Lion Hotel0.3 km
- Black Lion Hotel0.3 km
- Castle Hotel0.3 km
- Castle Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- LAMPETER BOWLING CLUB0.4 km
- Lampeter Rugby Club0.8 km
- Ivy Bush Inn0.2 km
- THE IVY BUSH INN0.2 km
- Clwb Bowlio Llanbedr Pont Steffan0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Lloyds Fish and Chip Shop0.2 km
- Sosban Fach0.2 km
- Ling di Long0.2 km
- Lloyds Fish and Chip Shop0.2 km
- Minds eye0.1 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-Operative0.3 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- NEHAR INDIAN TAKEAWAY0.2 km
- Marco the takeaway.com0.2 km
- Oh My Cod0.3 km
- Canton Kitchen0.3 km
- Nehar 0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden Llanbedr Pont Steffan0.3 km
- D D EVANS AND SONS LTD0.8 km
- Shell Garage0.8 km
- Fferyllfa Adrian Thomas0.2 km
- Fferyllfa Boots0.2 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Lampeter Comprehensive0.2 km
- Black Lion0.3 km
- Nat West Bank0.3 km
- Black Lion 20.3 km
- Nat West Bank0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA487AL · Data under Open Government Licence