Postcode Area Analysis

SA18 3BQ postcode area analysis

LocaleIQ tracks local change signals around SA18 3BQ, covering Penygroes, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It brings together recent local activity, deprivation context, and Census signals so a renter, buyer, or parent can get a quick area read before opening the full interactive report.

Area score100Stable
30-day activity0events in the last month
Crime trend0%versus the previous published month
Live data layers2sources available for this postcode
DeprivationD7Wales small-area context
Population density185people per km2 in the local MSOA

What is changing near SA18 3BQ

The strongest current signal for SA18 3BQ is: Planning applications are the strongest local change signal right now. Recent activity is summarised below so search visitors can see the type of evidence behind the score before they switch into the interactive report.

crime

Burglary near On or near Maes Piode

Street-level police record tagged as burglary.

1 Jan 2026 • 1.6 km • data.police.uk
crime

Anti Social Behaviour near On or near Heol Marlais

Street-level police record tagged as anti social behaviour.

1 Jan 2026 • 1.5 km • data.police.uk
crime

Other Theft near On or near Caer Groes

Street-level police record tagged as other theft.

1 Jan 2026 • 1.4 km • data.police.uk
crime

Violent Crime near On or near Caecoed

Street-level police record tagged as violent crime.

1 Jan 2026 • 1.4 km • data.police.uk
crime

Criminal Damage Arson near On or near Ffrwd-y-felin

Street-level police record tagged as criminal damage arson.

1 Dec 2025 • 1.6 km • data.police.uk
crime

Criminal Damage Arson near On or near Heol Marlais

Street-level police record tagged as criminal damage arson.

1 Dec 2025 • 1.5 km • data.police.uk

Area context around SA18 3BQ

LocaleIQ pairs live change signals with official deprivation and Census area context. This helps search visitors understand whether a postcode looks quieter, denser, more rented, or more pressured before they open the interactive report.

deprivation

Decile 7/10 in Wales

Falls in decile 7 of 10 within Wales.

census

Carmarthenshire 015

14% of households are privately rented in the local MSOA.

ethnicity

Ethnic composition

White 99%, Asian 0.1%, Black 0.1%, Mixed 0.7%, Other 0%.

Coverage for Carmarthenshire

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planning

Planning will appear where LocaleIQ has ingested a council planning source for this area.

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hmo

HMO data will appear where LocaleIQ has ingested licensing records for this area.

live

crime

Monthly street-level police archive from LocaleIQ storage, with live API fallback when the archive month has not been ingested yet.

partial

roadworks

England-wide roadworks will appear once the scheduled Street Manager crawler has ingested the area around this postcode.

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FAQs about SA18 3BQ

What does the SA18 3BQ report include?

LocaleIQ combines planning applications, licensed HMOs, crime trends, roadworks, deprivation context, and Census area context around SA18 3BQ. Coverage varies by source, so the page shows which layers are live for Carmarthenshire.

How often is the SA18 3BQ page refreshed?

The HTML report is regenerated from live or cached upstream data on a rolling basis. This page was last built on 28 Mar 2026 and each source shows its own freshness note.

Can I compare SA18 3BQ with another postcode?

Yes. Open the live map experience to compare SA18 3BQ against another area, inspect route disruption, and drill into source records.

What does the deprivation decile mean for SA18 3BQ?

Decile 7/10 in Wales. LocaleIQ shows deprivation as within-nation context only, so it should not be used as a direct comparison between different UK nations.

Does LocaleIQ show Census context for SA18 3BQ?

Yes. LocaleIQ attaches Census 2021 MSOA context such as population density, tenure mix, and median age where that postcode can be matched to an area profile.

Nearby postcode reports: NW1 8AH | NW1 7BU

Open the full live report for SA18 3BQ

The interactive experience adds filters, route modelling, comparison mode, and direct links to source records. Use the live map for deeper analysis before you rent, buy, or shortlist.