Postcode insights

SA18 2FF

Ffordd Y Glowyr

Betws

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Detailed insights for SA18 2FF

Overview

Postcode SA18 2FF is located in an urban city, within the Betws ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ammanford & Betws area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ammanford & Betws is £41,082 per year. The nearest station is Ammanford, about 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ammanford & Betws has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Ammanford & Betws has an average crime rate, with approximately 55 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ammanford & Betws is £41,082 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA18 2FF.

Transport

The nearest station is Ammanford located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
594
Population density
2,133.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.52(-19%)
Drugs
8.76(+238%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.84(-55%)
Public order
5(-39%)
Other theft
4.59(0%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
575
96.8%
Other Asian
5
0.84%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.34%
Total population: 594

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
191
45.37%
Level 3 (A level)
91
21.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
12.59%
No qualifications
29
6.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
6.89%
Total 16+ residents: 421

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
131
59.55%
Owns outright
52
23.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
12.73%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.73%
Social rents from council
3
1.36%
Total households: 220

Property prices in Betws

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £315K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Betws area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Betws over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£345,000£243
Semi-Detached8£191,000£207
Terraced4£138,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Betws

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Betws.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,000£85,000£140,000
2017£171,000£118,750£88,000
2018£202,500£135,000£135,000
2019£236,225£115,000£99,000
2020£250,000£135,000£87,000
2021£225,000£140,000£120,000
2022£245,000£223,500£208,000
2023£345,000£207,500£152,500
2024£237,500£170,000£147,500
2025£325,000£195,000£121,000
2026£345,000£187,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Betws.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Betws.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£79£116
2017£143£91£137
2018£168£126£115
2019£161£133£148
2020£172£128£104
2021£205£159£159
2022£217£171£176
2023£230£173£154
2024£214£163£158
2025£237£217£152
2026£243£198£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Betws.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 2FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 2FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202619A, Ffordd Y Glowyr, Ammanford, SA18 2FFSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
25 Jul 202529, Ffordd Y Glowyr, Ammanford, SA18 2FFTerracedFreehold£116,000
21 Mar 202521, Ffordd Y Glowyr, Ammanford, SA18 2FFSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
17 Apr 202678, Ffordd Y Glowyr, Ammanford, SA18 2FGDetachedFreehold£200,000
12 Dec 202534, Ffordd Y Glowyr, Ammanford, SA18 2FGSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the SA18 2FF postcode area, located within Ammanford & Betws, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA18 2FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicableBetws C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg RhydamanWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableYsgol Feithrin RhydamanWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA18 2FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Betsan Wyn Jones

Betws - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Ann Davies

Caerfyrddin - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCarmarthenshireW06000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyCaerfyrddinW07000087
WardBetwsW05001179
ParishBetwsW04000492
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ammanford & BetwsW02000154
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 013CW01000627
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced2008-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SA18 2FF

Is SA18 2FF (Ammanford & Betws) safe?

The area around SA18 2FF records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SA18 2FF?

The median sale price around SA18 2FF in Ammanford & Betws is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA18 2FF?

There are 5 schools close to SA18 2FF, including Betws C.P. School, Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman and Ysgol Feithrin Rhydaman. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA18 2FF?

SA18 2FF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,026 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA18 2FF (Ammanford & Betws) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA18 2FF is Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Betsan Wyn Jones (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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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.