Postcode report
SA20 0HL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Carmarthenshire
About SA20 0HL: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA20 0HL is a postcode in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA20 0HL, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA20 0HL are safety and health, 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 SA20 0HL is based on Carmarthenshire 002 Census 2021. It covers 5,572 residents, 14 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 14% 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 5/10.
For property prices near SA20 0HL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £253k from 28 rolling sales. 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 SA20 0HL 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 SA20 0HL
Is SA20 0HL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 25% 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 SA20 0HL?
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 SA20 0HL?
LocaleIQ matched SA20 0HL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA20 0HL?
The latest median sold price is £253k based on 28 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.