Postcode insights

SA48 8QL

Llanfihangel Ystrad

Ceredigion

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Detailed insights for SA48 8QL

Overview

Postcode SA48 8QL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Llanfihangel Ystrad ward of Ceredigion in the Wales region, and forms part of the Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below 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 Aberystwyth, about 14.5 miles away.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 8QL.

Transport

The nearest station is Aberystwyth located about 14.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
17 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.39(-13%)
Other theft
3.93(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.93(-70%)
Public order
3.93(-52%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
96.48%
Other White
7
2.46%
Irish
2
0.7%
Chinese
1
0.35%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
32.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
19.77%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.05%
No qualifications
38
14.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.36%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
63.11%
Owns with a mortgage
29
23.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.2%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.92%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Llanfihangel Ystrad

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£198K – £423K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Llanfihangel Ystrad area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanfihangel Ystrad over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£337,500£274
Semi-Detached2£181,500£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanfihangel Ystrad

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanfihangel Ystrad.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£152,500£149,500
2017£250,000£170,000
2018£195,125£111,500
2019£226,000£142,500
2020£232,500£110,000
2021£321,500£167,500
2022£367,500£139,550
2023£435,000£195,000
2024£325,000£190,000
2025£315,000£179,000
2026£325,000£168,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanfihangel Ystrad.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanfihangel Ystrad.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£166£159
2017£170£180
2018£159£108
2019£196£122
2020£195£160
2021£239£119
2022£199£143
2023£311£228
2024£264£196
2025£247£197
2026£307
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanfihangel Ystrad.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanfihangel Ystrad in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SA48 8QL postcode area, located within Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA48 8QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ceris Jones

Llanfihangel Ystrad - Elected 5 May 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
WardLlanfihangel YstradW05001316
ParishNantcwnlleW04000394
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lampeter & Llanfihangel YstradW02000123
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ceredigion 008CW01000535
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA48 8QL

Is SA48 8QL (Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad) safe?

The area around SA48 8QL records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8QL?

The median sale price around SA48 8QL in Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad is £310,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SA48 8QL?

SA48 8QL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 714 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA48 8QL (Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli covering SA48 8QL is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ceris Jones (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.