Postcode insights

SA38 9RA

Llys Derw

Cenarth and Llangeler

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Detailed insights for SA38 9RA

Overview

Postcode SA38 9RA is located in a rural town, 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 Carmarthen, about 15 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Adpar Play Area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.5%
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

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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 9RA.

Transport

The nearest station is Carmarthen located about 15 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA38 9RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAdpar Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Adpar Play Area

Area Profile

Population
521
Population density
747.9 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
486
92.75%
Other White
17
3.24%
Bangladeshi
8
1.53%
Chinese
3
0.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.57%
Total population: 524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
26.98%
Level 3 (A level)
85
19.77%
No qualifications
68
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
56
13.02%
Total 16+ residents: 430

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
107
46.12%
Owns outright
73
31.47%
Owns with a mortgage
24
10.34%
Other forms of private rent
13
5.6%
Social rents from council
12
5.17%
Total households: 232

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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA38 9RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA38 9RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025Maes Y Fron, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9RADetachedFreehold£300,000
04 Apr 202511, Trem Y Ddol, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9AYDetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the SA38 9RA 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 9RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableYsgol Y DdwylanWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Gyfun EmlynWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA38 9RA, 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
ParishNewcastle EmlynW04000549
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 9RA

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

The area around SA38 9RA 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 9RA?

The median sale price around SA38 9RA 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 9RA?

There are 2 schools close to SA38 9RA, including Ysgol Y Ddwylan and Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA38 9RA?

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

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA38 9RA 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.