Postcode report
SA14 7BP Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SA14 7BP: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA14 7BP is a postcode in Gorslas, Carmarthenshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA14 7BP, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA14 7BP are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SA14 7BP is based on Carmarthenshire 016 Census 2021. It covers 10,103 residents, 190 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near SA14 7BP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £170k from 59 rolling sales, down 4.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SA14 7BP can compare 2 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA14 7BP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
FAQ
Common questions about SA14 7BP
Is SA14 7BP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 22% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SA14 7BP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SA14 7BP?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SA14 7BP?
LocaleIQ matched SA14 7BP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA14 7BP?
The latest median sold price is £170k based on 59 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.