Postcode report
SA18 1DE Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SA18 1DE: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA18 1DE is a postcode in Cwarter Bach, Carmarthenshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA18 1DE, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA18 1DE are property market signals and safety, 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 SA18 1DE is based on Carmarthenshire 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,414 residents, 125 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 18% 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 5/10.
For property prices near SA18 1DE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £258k from 81 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SA18 1DE 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 SA18 1DE 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 SA18 1DE
Is SA18 1DE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 49% 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 SA18 1DE?
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 SA18 1DE?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SA18 1DE?
LocaleIQ matched SA18 1DE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA18 1DE?
The latest median sold price is £258k based on 81 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.