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SA18 1EJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?

Moderate crime rate5/10

Criminal Damage And ArsonViolence And Sexual OffencesVehicle CrimePublic Order…and 2 more

Trend -35% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 2.2/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 3/10Wales
Median sold price£258kSA18 sample - 81 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wales
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area98.8%Average for Wales94.1%
Significant presencewhite other, mixed white black caribbean, mixed other
Immediate area1.4%Average for Wales
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area50.8%Average for Wales
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area125Average for Wales1,516
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area56.9%Average for Wales58.5%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area67.4%Average for Wales66.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area71.8%Average for Wales

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied67.4% dominant

Owned67.4%
Private rent13.9%
Social rent18.2%

Schools nearby 1 within 1 mile

About SA18 1EJ: area rating, property, schools and local change

SA18 1EJ 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 1EJ, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SA18 1EJ are property market signals and housing, while local prosperity 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 1EJ 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 3/10.

For property prices near SA18 1EJ, 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 1EJ can compare 1 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 1EJ 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 1EJ

Is SA18 1EJ a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 32% 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 1EJ?

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 1EJ?

1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for SA18 1EJ?

LocaleIQ matched SA18 1EJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in SA18 1EJ?

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.