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SA14 8JX Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Carmarthenshire

Low crime rate1.8/10

Other Theft

Wealthy area 8.9/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 9/10Wales
Median sold price£170kSA14 sample - 109 sales
Recent change-4.4%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wales
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area97.9%Average for Wales94.1%
Significant presencewhite other, asian indian, white irish
Immediate area2.4%Average for Wales
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area48.6%Average for Wales
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area224Average for Wales1,516
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area58.1%Average for Wales58.5%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area78.8%Average for Wales66.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area81.4%Average for Wales

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied78.8% dominant

Owned78.8%
Private rent12.2%
Social rent8.7%

About SA14 8JX: area rating, property, schools and local change

SA14 8JX is a postcode in Dafen and Felinfoel, Carmarthenshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA14 8JX, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SA14 8JX are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 8JX is based on Carmarthenshire 017 Census 2021. It covers 5,892 residents, 224 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 9% 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 9/10.

For property prices near SA14 8JX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £170k from 109 rolling sales, down 4.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA14 8JX 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 8JX

Is SA14 8JX a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 11% 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 8JX?

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 demographics are available for SA14 8JX?

LocaleIQ matched SA14 8JX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in SA14 8JX?

The latest median sold price is £170k based on 109 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.