Postcode insights

SA18 3SB

Waterloo Road

Saron

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Detailed insights for SA18 3SB

Overview

Postcode SA18 3SB is located in an urban city, within the Saron ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Llandybie & Saron area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Llandybie & Saron is £43,047 per year. The nearest station is Pantyffynnon, about 2.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Llandybie & Saron has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Llandybie & Saron has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Llandybie & Saron is £43,047 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA18 3SB.

Transport

The nearest station is Pantyffynnon located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
433
Population density
399 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.83(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.64(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-23%)
Other theft
3.07(-33%)
Burglary
3.07(+31%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
401
92.18%
Other White
13
2.99%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
1.84%
Other
6
1.38%
Irish
4
0.92%
Total population: 435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
34.25%
No qualifications
82
22.47%
Level 3 (A level)
54
14.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
11.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.22%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
49.4%
Owns with a mortgage
55
32.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.12%
Social rents from council
5
2.98%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.38%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Saron

Median price£216,500
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £258K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 (about £219 per square foot) in Saron area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £522,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saron over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£245,000£218
Semi-Detached17£197,500£212
Terraced3£166,500£254
Flats1£92,500£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saron

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saron.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,975£125,000£137,475
2017£165,000£121,000£109,950
2018£180,000£117,500£113,500
2019£195,000£136,000£114,500
2020£197,500£139,000£98,000
2021£245,000£165,750£133,500
2022£265,000£168,000£149,995
2023£245,750£180,500£131,250
2024£273,000£182,000£130,000
2025£256,000£197,000£142,500
2026£240,000£197,500£166,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saron.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saron.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£143£147
2017£161£121£155
2018£157£107£139
2019£166£144£118
2020£174£143£100
2021£179£152£168
2022£226£175£183
2023£216£192£200
2024£224£188£143
2025£218£198£224
2026£232£224£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saron.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 3SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 3SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 20268, Nant Arw, Ammanford, SA18 3SXDetachedFreehold£292,550
07 Apr 20267, Nant Arw, Ammanford, SA18 3SXDetachedFreehold£102,430
05 Dec 202533, Nant Arw, Ammanford, SA18 3SXTerracedFreehold£142,500
22 Aug 202526, Nant Arw, Ammanford, SA18 3SXDetachedFreehold£215,000
30 Jul 20255, Nant Arw, Ammanford, SA18 3SXDetachedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the SA18 3SB postcode area, located within Llandybie & Saron, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA18 3SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd SaronWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicablePenygroes C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA18 3SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA18 3SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCapel Hendre Post Office & Stores3 Saron Road, Ammanford, SA18 3LGWalking directions to Capel Hendre Post Office & Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA18 3SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Peter Cooper

Saron - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Karen Denise Lawrence Davies

Saron - 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
WardSaronW05001220
ParishLlandybieW04000515
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Llandybie & SaronW02000152
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 011CW01000724
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA18 3SB

Is SA18 3SB (Llandybie & Saron) safe?

The area around SA18 3SB 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SA18 3SB?

The median sale price around SA18 3SB in Llandybie & Saron is £216,500 (about £219 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA18 3SB?

There are 2 schools close to SA18 3SB, including Ysgol Gynradd Saron and Penygroes C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA18 3SB?

SA18 3SB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 818 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA18 3SB (Llandybie & Saron) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA18 3SB is Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Peter Cooper (Labour Party) and Karen Denise Lawrence Davies (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.