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SA18 1LW

New Ceidrim Road

Garnant

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Detailed insights for SA18 1LW

Overview

Postcode SA18 1LW is located in a rural town, within the Garnant ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman is £40,022 per year. The nearest station is Ammanford, about 3.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gelli Werdd Recreation Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.5%

Approximately 19.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman is £40,022 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA18 1LW.

Transport

The nearest station is Ammanford located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA18 1LW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGelli Werdd Recreation ParkLargeWalking directions to Gelli Werdd Recreation Park
0.2 miParc Golwg Yr AmanLargeWalking directions to Parc Golwg Yr Aman
0.3 miCwmamman ParkMediumWalking directions to Cwmamman Park

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
2,340.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.22(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.15(+93%)
Public order
8.78(+7%)
Drugs
5.85(+126%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.37(-59%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
92.34%
Other White
8
2.92%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.82%
Arab
4
1.46%
Roma
3
1.09%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
22.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
22.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
18.5%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.13%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
39.84%
Owns with a mortgage
31
24.22%
Social rents from council
23
17.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.06%
Other social rented
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Garnant

Median price£162,500
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £213K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £157 per square foot) in Garnant area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garnant over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£287,500£183
Semi-Detached13£145,000£131
Terraced3£125,000£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Garnant

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garnant.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£89,750£70,000
2017£137,500£79,000£80,000
2018£168,000£102,500£84,500
2019£194,750£115,500£78,500
2020£175,000£115,000£99,200
2021£195,000£129,500£105,000
2022£236,000£162,000£122,000
2023£202,500£140,000£123,000
2024£281,000£160,000£126,500
2025£226,250£140,000£133,500
2026£340,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garnant.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garnant.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£93£61
2017£118£85£82
2018£103£105£97
2019£113£108£74
2020£171£99£113
2021£178£117£110
2022£183£165£127
2023£145£144£117
2024£201£155£121
2025£187£128£180
2026£170£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garnant.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Garnant in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 1LW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 1LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 2026Maes Yr Haf, New Ceidrim Road, Ammanford, SA18 1LWDetachedFreehold£362,499
25 Apr 202525, New Ceidrim Road, Ammanford, SA18 1LWDetachedFreehold£157,500
31 Mar 202515, New Ceidrim Road, Ammanford, SA18 1LWTerracedFreehold£97,500
27 Nov 20257, Wern Road, Ammanford, SA18 1LNDetachedFreehold£235,000
08 Sept 2025Hazel Corner, Wern Road, Ammanford, SA18 1LNDetachedFreehold£430,000

Schools

In the SA18 1LW postcode area, located within Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA18 1LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Y BedolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA18 1LW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA18 1LW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodTeras Yr Arced, Carmarthenshire, SA18 1LGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miPremier103 Cwmamman Road, Garnant, Ammanford, SA18 1NDWalking directions to Premier

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA18 1LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin Madge

Garnant - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ann Davies

Caerfyrddin - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCarmarthenshireW06000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyCaerfyrddinW07000087
WardGarnantW05001191
ParishCwmammanW04000499
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brynaman, Y Garnant & GlanamanW02000151
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 010AW01000656
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA18 1LW

Is SA18 1LW (Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman) safe?

The area around SA18 1LW records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near SA18 1LW?

The median sale price around SA18 1LW in Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman is £162,500 (about £157 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA18 1LW?

There is 1 school close to SA18 1LW, including Ysgol Y Bedol. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA18 1LW?

SA18 1LW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 636 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA18 1LW (Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA18 1LW is Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kevin Madge (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.