Postcode insights

SA40 9SH

Llanfihangel-ar-Arth

Carmarthenshire

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Detailed insights for SA40 9SH

Overview

Postcode SA40 9SH is located in a rural hamlet, within the Llanfihangel-ar-Arth ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below 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 Llandeilo, about 13.9 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,108 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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 9SH.

Transport

The nearest station is Llandeilo located about 13.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
23.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.71(-30%)
Public order
5.72(-30%)
Burglary
4.91(+110%)
Other theft
2.45(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.45(-81%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
95.86%
Other White
8
2.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.69%
Other Asian
1
0.34%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
33.47%
No qualifications
48
19.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.13%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.17%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
60.9%
Owns with a mortgage
31
23.31%
Social rents from council
10
7.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.51%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.76%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Llanfihangel-ar-Arth

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£156
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £313K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £156 per square foot) in Llanfihangel-ar-Arth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £783,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanfihangel-ar-Arth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£275,000£198
Semi-Detached3£132,500£145
Terraced5£105,000£100

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanfihangel-ar-Arth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanfihangel-ar-Arth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,000£108,250£70,500
2017£168,000£115,000£95,000
2018£192,000£122,500£80,000
2019£220,000£133,000£99,950
2020£205,000£100,000£78,500
2021£245,000£136,500£115,000
2022£357,500£149,975£100,500
2023£290,000£160,000£117,000
2024£305,000£155,000£160,000
2025£275,000£156,250£105,000
2026£295,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanfihangel-ar-Arth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanfihangel-ar-Arth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136£94£70
2017£150£100£104
2018£148£116£102
2019£164£128£133
2020£168£101£95
2021£172£143£116
2022£270£147£128
2023£268£157£162
2024£211£180£106
2025£169£156£141
2026£285£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanfihangel-ar-Arth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanfihangel-ar-Arth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA40 9SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA40 9SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 2025Awelygrug, Pencader, SA39 9DRDetachedFreehold£162,000
06 Feb 20269, Bryndulais, Pencader, SA39 9DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
24 Apr 202515, Bryndulais, Pencader, SA39 9DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the SA40 9SH postcode area, located within Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Linda Davies Evans

Llanfihangel-ar-Arth - 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
ParishLlanllwniW04000536
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Llanfihangel-ar-arth & LlanybydderW02000142
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 001BW01000686
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA40 9SH

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

The area around SA40 9SH records about 43 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA40 9SH?

The median sale price around SA40 9SH in Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder is £185,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SA40 9SH?

SA40 9SH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,108 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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