Postcode insights

SA18 2HE

Betws Road

Betws

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Detailed insights for SA18 2HE

Overview

Postcode SA18 2HE 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 Pantyffynnon, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ammanford Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.9%
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

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% 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 2HE.

Transport

The nearest station is Pantyffynnon located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA18 2HE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Pantyffynnon

N/A

Walking directions to Pantyffynnon
0.8 mi

Ammanford

N/A

Walking directions to Ammanford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA18 2HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAmmanford ParkMediumWalking directions to Ammanford Park
0.2 miBetws ParkMediumWalking directions to Betws Park

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
1,739.4 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
272
97.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.72%
Indian
1
0.36%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
30.4%
No qualifications
50
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
41.73%
Owns with a mortgage
34
26.77%
Other social rented
17
13.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.02%
Social rents from council
7
5.51%
Total households: 127

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 2HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 2HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202512, Heol Y Felin, Ammanford, SA18 2HLTerracedFreehold£165,000
14 Mar 2025Serenissima, Heol Y Felin, Ammanford, SA18 2HLDetachedFreehold£275,000
08 May 202514, Colonel Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£106,000
26 Jun 202524, Parc Bwtrimawr, Ammanford, SA18 2EZDetachedFreehold£312,500
22 Apr 2025Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Park Street, Ammanford, SA18 2LROtherLeasehold£810,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg RhydamanWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Feithrin RhydamanWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA18 2HE

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA18 2HE, 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 2HE

Is SA18 2HE (Ammanford & Betws) safe?

The area around SA18 2HE 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 2HE?

The median sale price around SA18 2HE 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 2HE?

There are 6 schools close to SA18 2HE, 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 2HE?

The closest station to SA18 2HE is Pantyffynnon, about 1,269 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA18 2HE?

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

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA18 2HE 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.