Postcode insights

SA48 8EY

Llanybydder

Carmarthenshire

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Detailed insights for SA48 8EY

Overview

Postcode SA48 8EY 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 low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 Llanwrda, about 11.1 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.9%
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 1,024 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 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 SA48 8EY.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanwrda located about 11.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
414
Population density
26.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.19(-52%)
Other theft
4.36(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.74(-49%)
Public order
3.11(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.49(-81%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
405
97.36%
Other White
4
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.72%
African
1
0.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.24%
Total population: 416

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
33.92%
No qualifications
56
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
15.93%
Level 3 (A level)
49
14.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 339

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
95
54.91%
Owns with a mortgage
55
31.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.36%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.05%
Social rents from council
4
2.31%
Total households: 173

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA48 8EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA48 8EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jul 2025Pant-Y-Rhew, Lampeter, SA48 8EYOtherFreehold£75,000

Schools

In the SA48 8EY postcode area, located within Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA48 8EY, 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
ParishPencarregW04000551
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Llanfihangel-ar-arth & LlanybydderW02000142
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 001CW01000701
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA48 8EY

Is SA48 8EY (Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder) safe?

The area around SA48 8EY records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 SA48 8EY?

The median sale price around SA48 8EY in Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder is £228,750 (about £187 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SA48 8EY?

SA48 8EY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,024 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA48 8EY (Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA48 8EY 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).

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.