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SA43 2JE

Penbryn

Ceredigion

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Detailed insights for SA43 2JE

Overview

Postcode SA43 2JE is located in a remote rural village, within the Penbryn ward of Ceredigion in the Wales region, and forms part of the New Quay & Penbryn area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Quay & Penbryn is £42,441 per year. The nearest station is Carmarthen, about 20 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

New Quay & Penbryn has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,055 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

New Quay & Penbryn has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.7%

Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in New Quay & Penbryn is £42,441 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA43 2JE.

Transport

The nearest station is Carmarthen located about 20 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
91.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.2(-35%)
Other theft
12.61(+175%)
Public order
3.53(-57%)
Other crime
1.51(-28%)
Drugs
1.51(-42%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
97.79%
Other White
3
1.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.74%
Chinese
1
0.37%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
36.82%
Level 3 (A level)
46
19.25%
No qualifications
37
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.95%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
62.31%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.54%
Other social rented
7
5.38%
Social rents from council
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Penbryn

Median price£339,000
Price per sq ft£337
Sales (last 12 months)12
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £509K

Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £339,000 (about £337 per square foot) in Penbryn area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £555,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penbryn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£350,000£337
Terraced1£120,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penbryn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penbryn.
YearDetached
2016£215,250
2017£232,500
2018£213,500
2019£270,000
2020£305,000
2021£310,000
2022£335,000
2023£300,000
2024£310,000
2025£300,000
2026£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penbryn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penbryn.
YearDetached
2016£165
2017£120
2018£189
2019£191
2020£256
2021£176
2022£235
2023£258
2024£273
2025£265
2026£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penbryn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA43 2JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA43 2JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 2026Limar, Cardigan, SA43 2JTDetachedFreehold£305,000
08 Apr 2025Pwntan Mawr, Cardigan, SA43 2JFDetachedFreehold£285,000
30 Jan 2026Golwg Y Frenni, Cardigan, SA43 2HZDetachedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the SA43 2JE postcode area, located within New Quay & Penbryn, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA43 2JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emyr Gwyn James

Penbryn - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Ben Lake

Ceredigion Preseli - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCeredigionW06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCeredigion PreseliW07000093
WardPenbrynW05001326
ParishPenbrynW04000396
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Quay & PenbrynW02000122
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ceredigion 007DW01000545
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SA43 2JE

Is SA43 2JE (New Quay & Penbryn) safe?

The area around SA43 2JE 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SA43 2JE?

The median sale price around SA43 2JE in New Quay & Penbryn is £339,000 (about £337 per square foot) based on 12 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SA43 2JE?

SA43 2JE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,055 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA43 2JE (New Quay & Penbryn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli covering SA43 2JE is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emyr Gwyn James (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.