Postcode insights

SA34 0QR

Velfrey Road

Whitland

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Detailed insights for SA34 0QR

Overview

Postcode SA34 0QR is located in a rural town, within the Whitland ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Whitland, Laugharne & Llansteffan area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitland, Laugharne & Llansteffan is £42,654 per year. The nearest station is Whitland, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Mary's Garden.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Whitland, Laugharne & Llansteffan has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Whitland, Laugharne & Llansteffan has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Whitland, Laugharne & Llansteffan is £42,654 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA34 0QR.

Transport

The nearest station is Whitland located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA34 0QR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Whitland

N/A

Walking directions to Whitland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA34 0QR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt Mary's GardenSmallWalking directions to St Mary's Garden

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
102.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.94(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.14(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.62(-64%)
Public order
4.2(-49%)
Other theft
2.1(-54%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
94.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.51%
Indian
4
1.2%
Other White
4
1.2%
Other Asian
2
0.6%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
36.29%
No qualifications
46
17.76%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
47.45%
Owns with a mortgage
46
33.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.41%
Social rents from council
8
5.84%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Whitland

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £275K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Whitland area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£272,500£218
Semi-Detached8£209,000£262
Terraced5£180,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitland.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£125,000£141,500
2017£189,000£134,500£128,000
2018£176,500£136,000£126,000
2019£255,000£146,000£144,750
2020£267,500£145,500£132,500
2021£282,500£141,500£147,500
2022£300,000£176,000£156,000
2023£300,000£205,000£180,000
2024£310,000£185,000£190,000
2025£270,000£207,500£183,250
2026£408,750£225,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitland.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£147£140
2017£152£142£115
2018£155£129£136
2019£162£154£135
2020£213£146£132
2021£180£189£155
2022£236£199£175
2023£244£252£215
2024£240£215£157
2025£214£174£240
2026£236£269£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA34 0QR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA34 0QR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 202511, Velfrey Road, Whitland, SA34 0QSTerracedFreehold£200,000
28 May 202512, King Edward Street, Whitland, SA34 0AATerracedFreehold£178,500
13 Apr 20262, Westernville, West Street, Whitland, SA34 0ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
27 Mar 2025Penderi Furniture, St John Street, Whitland, SA34 0APOtherFreehold£180,000
14 Mar 2025Forest View, Whitland, SA34 0QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the SA34 0QR postcode area, located within Whitland, Laugharne & Llansteffan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA34 0QR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Llys HywelWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableDyffryn Taf SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA34 0QR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA34 0QR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodNorth Road, Carmarthenshire, SA34 0ATWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA34 0QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sue Allen

Whitland - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Ann Davies

Caerfyrddin - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCarmarthenshireW06000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyCaerfyrddinW07000087
WardWhitlandW05001227
ParishWhitlandW04000560
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitland, Laugharne & LlansteffanW02000418
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 027DW01000735
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA34 0QR

Is SA34 0QR (Whitland, Laugharne & Llansteffan) safe?

The area around SA34 0QR records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 SA34 0QR?

The median sale price around SA34 0QR in Whitland, Laugharne & Llansteffan is £235,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA34 0QR?

There are 2 schools close to SA34 0QR, including Ysgol Llys Hywel and Dyffryn Taf School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA34 0QR?

The closest station to SA34 0QR is Whitland, about 359 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA34 0QR?

SA34 0QR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,268 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA34 0QR (Whitland, Laugharne & Llansteffan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA34 0QR is Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Allen (Independent).

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.