Postcode insights

SA48 7DX

Harford Square

Lampeter

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Detailed insights for SA48 7DX

Overview

Postcode SA48 7DX is located in a rural town, within the Lampeter ward of Ceredigion in the Wales region, and forms part of the Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad is £41,022 per year. The nearest station is Llanwrda, about 13.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Parc yr Orsedd.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,360 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad is £41,022 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA48 7DX.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanwrda located about 13.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA48 7DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miParc yr OrseddSmallWalking directions to Parc yr Orsedd

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
3,321.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.39(+125%)
Shoplifting
37.33(+481%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.65(+120%)
Public order
19.97(+143%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.1(+160%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
82.53%
Other White
23
7.88%
Other
10
3.42%
Chinese
5
1.71%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.37%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
30.71%
No qualifications
60
24.9%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.18%
Apprenticeship
12
4.98%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
35.29%
Other social rented
19
13.97%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.62%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.41%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Lampeter

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £230K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Lampeter area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lampeter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£222,000£206
Semi-Detached5£175,000£167
Terraced12£173,500£187
Flats4£107,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lampeter

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lampeter.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£77,000£100,750
2017£214,500£135,000£131,000
2018£212,500£150,000£160,000
2019£274,000£150,750£124,750
2020£236,500£134,000£113,750
2021£219,000£145,000£155,475
2022£267,475£161,000£172,500
2023£290,000£151,000£97,000
2024£382,500£185,000£100,000
2025£222,000£160,000£170,000
2026£140,000£192,500£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lampeter.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lampeter.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£127£121£124
2017£154£136£153
2018£168£148£120
2019£167£127£120
2020£203£148£135
2021£173£150£141
2022£234£204£171
2023£173£158£126
2024£249£196£126
2025£206£167£167
2026£163£168£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lampeter.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA48 7DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA48 7DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 202510, Drovers Road, Lampeter, SA48 7ATTerracedFreehold£192,000
04 Jul 2025Penlon, Cambrian Road, Lampeter, SA48 7DPDetachedFreehold£222,000
10 Oct 202528, High Street, Lampeter, SA48 7BBTerracedFreehold£165,000
28 Apr 20258A, Drovers Road, Lampeter, SA48 7ASTerracedFreehold£70,000
19 Jun 20259, Harford Row, Lampeter, SA48 7DGTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the SA48 7DX postcode area, located within Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA48 7DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableYsgol Bro PedrWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol Carreg HirfaenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA48 7DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA48 7DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierHigh Street, Ceredigion, SA48 7BBWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miSainsbury'sMarket Street, Ceredigion, SA48 7DSWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miCo-op FoodBridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 7AFWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA48 7DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ann Bowen Morgan

Lampeter - Elected 6 Oct 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Ben Lake

Ceredigion Preseli - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCeredigionW06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCeredigion PreseliW07000093
WardLampeterW05001308
ParishLampeterW04000370
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lampeter & Llanfihangel YstradW02000123
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ceredigion 008AW01000527
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA48 7DX

Is SA48 7DX (Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad) safe?

The area around SA48 7DX records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SA48 7DX?

The median sale price around SA48 7DX in Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad is £175,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA48 7DX?

There are 2 schools close to SA48 7DX, including Ysgol Bro Pedr and Ysgol Carreg Hirfaen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA48 7DX?

SA48 7DX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,360 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA48 7DX (Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli covering SA48 7DX is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ann Bowen Morgan (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.