Postcode report
SA34 0LU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SA34 0LU: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA34 0LU is a postcode in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA34 0LU, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA34 0LU are health and property market signals, 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 SA34 0LU is based on Carmarthenshire 027 Census 2021. It covers 12,251 residents, 39 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 10% 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 SA34 0LU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA34 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £274k from 35 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 SA34 0LU 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 SA34 0LU
Is SA34 0LU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 40% 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 SA34 0LU?
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 SA34 0LU?
LocaleIQ matched SA34 0LU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA34 0LU?
The latest median sold price is £274k based on 35 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.