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SA18 2LS Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Carmarthenshire

High crime rate7/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesCriminal Damage And ArsonOther TheftAnti Social Behaviour…and 2 more

Trend +3% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 2.2/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 3/10Wales
Median sold price£258kSA18 sample - 97 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wales
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area96.8%Average for Wales94.1%
Significant presencewhite other, asian other, other arab
Immediate area4%Average for Wales
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area48%Average for Wales
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area549Average for Wales1,516
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area55.7%Average for Wales58.5%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area67.1%Average for Wales66.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area75.1%Average for Wales

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied67.1% dominant

Owned67.1%
Private rent14.8%
Social rent17.8%

Schools nearby 10 within 1 mile

About SA18 2LS: area rating, property, schools and local change

SA18 2LS is a postcode in Glanamman, Carmarthenshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA18 2LS, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SA18 2LS are property market signals and jobs, 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 2LS is based on Carmarthenshire 013 Census 2021. It covers 7,850 residents, 549 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 15% 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 2LS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £258k from 97 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near SA18 2LS can compare 10 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 2LS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous 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 2LS

Is SA18 2LS a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 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 SA18 2LS?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near SA18 2LS?

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

What demographics are available for SA18 2LS?

LocaleIQ matched SA18 2LS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in SA18 2LS?

The latest median sold price is £258k based on 97 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.