Postcode insights

SA40 9QA

Llanybydder

Carmarthenshire

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Detailed insights for SA40 9QA

Overview

Postcode SA40 9QA is located in a remote rural village, within the Llanybydder ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder is £38,368 per year. The nearest station is Llanwrda, about 14.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 854 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder is £38,368 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA40 9QA.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanwrda located about 14.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
550 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.61(+20%)
Public order
13.54(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
11(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.15(+38%)
Burglary
8.46(+262%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
71.85%
Other White
47
19.75%
Arab
6
2.52%
Other
5
2.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.26%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
30.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
21.13%
No qualifications
38
19.59%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.67%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
38.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
27.18%
Owns with a mortgage
26
25.24%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.85%
Social rents from council
2
1.94%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Llanybydder

Median price£228,750
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £293K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £228,750 (about £187 per square foot) in Llanybydder area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,000 up to £585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanybydder over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£283,750£229
Semi-Detached6£182,500£169
Terraced4£182,500£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanybydder

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanybydder.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142,000£105,000£80,000
2017£170,000£113,000£58,000
2018£194,000£131,000£140,000
2019£180,000£102,000£120,000
2020£198,500£149,500£109,975
2021£235,000£160,000£90,000
2022£255,350£180,000£121,000
2023£282,500£149,500£158,750
2024£293,000£160,000£168,000
2025£282,500£176,250£171,500
2026£285,000£185,000£188,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanybydder.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanybydder.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£122£98
2017£166£109£94
2018£157£139£123
2019£129£110£105
2020£170£148£128
2021£166£129£133
2022£169£185
2023£227£125£169
2024£185£164£105
2025£226£184£152
2026£229£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanybydder.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA40 9QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA40 9QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 2026Ordolau, Llanybydder, SA40 9QASemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
20 Nov 2025Ty Mali, Llanybydder, SA40 9QADetachedFreehold£171,500
24 Mar 2026Llwynglas, Llanybydder, SA40 9RLTerracedFreehold£188,000
14 Aug 2025Tower Cottage, Llanybydder, SA40 9RLDetachedFreehold£185,000
08 Dec 2025Llwyn, Llanybydder, SA40 9TXDetachedFreehold£282,500

Schools

In the SA40 9QA postcode area, located within Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA40 9QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableLlanybydder SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA40 9QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA40 9QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miManachdy MaesygaerCarmarthenshire, SA40 9XPWalking directions to Manachdy Maesygaer

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA40 9QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Denise Owen

Llanybydder - 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
WardLlanybydderW05001213
ParishLlanybydderW04000544
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Llanfihangel-ar-arth & LlanybydderW02000142
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 001DW01000702
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA40 9QA

Is SA40 9QA (Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder) safe?

The area around SA40 9QA records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA40 9QA?

The median sale price around SA40 9QA in Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder is £228,750 (about £187 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA40 9QA?

There is 1 school close to SA40 9QA, including Llanybydder School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA40 9QA?

SA40 9QA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 854 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA40 9QA (Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA40 9QA is Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Denise Owen (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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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.