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SA38 9JN

Penlan Holiday Village

Cenarth and Llangeler

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Detailed insights for SA38 9JN

Overview

Postcode SA38 9JN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Cenarth and Llangeler ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Tre-lech, Cenarth & Llangeler area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tre-lech, Cenarth & Llangeler is £41,182 per year. The nearest station is Whitland, about 15.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Tre-lech, Cenarth & Llangeler has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 758 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Tre-lech, Cenarth & Llangeler has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.1%

Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Tre-lech, Cenarth & Llangeler is £41,182 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA38 9JN.

Transport

The nearest station is Whitland located about 15.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
194
Population density
19.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.04(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.17(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.17(-60%)
Shoplifting
4.23(-34%)
Drugs
3.76(+45%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
97.42%
Arab
2
1.03%
Other Asian
1
0.52%
Caribbean
1
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.52%
Total population: 194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
37.99%
No qualifications
36
20.11%
Level 3 (A level)
35
19.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.91%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
59.55%
Owns with a mortgage
13
14.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
11.24%
Social rents from council
9
10.11%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.49%
Total households: 89

Property prices in Cenarth and Llangeler

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £327K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Cenarth and Llangeler area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £547,325.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cenarth and Llangeler over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£300,000£218
Semi-Detached6£201,250£181
Terraced5£178,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cenarth and Llangeler

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cenarth and Llangeler.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£160,000£135,000
2017£220,000£142,500£110,000
2018£190,000£118,750£115,000
2019£195,000£120,000£135,000
2020£235,500£155,000£144,500
2021£262,000£181,000£122,500
2022£269,000£187,000£165,000
2023£290,000£175,000£152,500
2024£315,000£215,000£158,000
2025£300,000£185,000£151,500
2026£302,500£223,750£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cenarth and Llangeler.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cenarth and Llangeler.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147£132£66
2017£138£150£112
2018£164£120£109
2019£160£128£128
2020£164£149£137
2021£218£139£142
2022£239£175£186
2023£213£207£201
2024£219£229£163
2025£227£176£159
2026£222£253£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cenarth and Llangeler.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cenarth and Llangeler in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA38 9JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA38 9JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 20269, Penlan Holiday Village, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9JNOtherLeasehold£50,000
30 May 202554, Penlan Holiday Village, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9JNOtherLeasehold£50,000
23 May 202516, Penlan Holiday Village, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9JNOtherLeasehold£28,000

Schools

In the SA38 9JN postcode area, located within Tre-lech, Cenarth & Llangeler, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA38 9JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol CenarthWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA38 9JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA38 9JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSiop Y FfrydiauSpring Meadow, Ceredigion, SA38 9JPWalking directions to Siop Y Ffrydiau

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA38 9JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hazel Anna Louise Evans

Cenarth and Llangeler - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Ken Howell

Cenarth and Llangeler - 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
ParishCenarthW04000496
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tre-lech, Cenarth & LlangelerW02000144
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 003AW01000646
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA38 9JN

Is SA38 9JN (Tre-lech, Cenarth & Llangeler) safe?

The area around SA38 9JN records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, other theft and public order.

What is the average house price near SA38 9JN?

The median sale price around SA38 9JN in Tre-lech, Cenarth & Llangeler is £275,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA38 9JN?

There is 1 school close to SA38 9JN, including Ysgol Cenarth. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA38 9JN?

SA38 9JN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 758 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA38 9JN (Tre-lech, Cenarth & Llangeler) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA38 9JN is Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hazel Anna Louise Evans (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Ken Howell (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.