Postcode insights

SA18 2HD

Ffordd-Y-Cyrnol

Betws

Interactive map showing SA18 2HD and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA18 2HD

Overview

Postcode SA18 2HD 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 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Betws Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 2HD.

Transport

The nearest station is Ammanford located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA18 2HD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Ammanford

N/A

Walking directions to Ammanford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA18 2HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBetws ParkMediumWalking directions to Betws Park

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
593.4 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
333
95.97%
Other White
7
2.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.15%
African
1
0.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.29%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
40.14%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.29%
No qualifications
37
12.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
54.68%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.51%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.32%
Total households: 139

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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 2HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 2HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202676, Colonel Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HPTerracedFreehold£155,000
02 Apr 202590, Colonel Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HPDetachedFreehold£180,000
02 Apr 202590, Colonel Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HPOtherFreehold£180,000
08 May 202514, Colonel Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£106,000
23 Apr 202510, Golwg Y Mynydd, Ammanford, SA18 2PZDetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg RhydamanWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Feithrin RhydamanWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA18 2HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA18 2HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlFoundry Road, Ammanford, SA18 2LSWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miIcelandQuay Street, Carmarthenshire, SA18 3DBWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miTescoPark Street, Ammanford, SA18 2LRWalking directions to Tesco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA18 2HD, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA18 2HD

Is SA18 2HD (Ammanford & Betws) safe?

The area around SA18 2HD 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 2HD?

The median sale price around SA18 2HD 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 2HD?

There are 6 schools close to SA18 2HD, including Betws C.P. School, Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman and Ysgol Feithrin Rhydaman. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA18 2HD?

The closest station to SA18 2HD is Ammanford, about 1,534 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA18 2HD?

SA18 2HD 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 2HD (Ammanford & Betws) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA18 2HD 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).

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.