Postcode report
SA38 9AA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Carmarthenshire
About SA38 9AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA38 9AA is a postcode in Cenarth and Llangeler, Carmarthenshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA38 9AA, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA38 9AA are property market signals 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 SA38 9AA is based on Carmarthenshire 003 Census 2021. It covers 7,605 residents, 33 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 15% 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 3/10.
For property prices near SA38 9AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA38 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £330k from 34 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SA38 9AA can compare 4 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 SA38 9AA 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 SA38 9AA
Is SA38 9AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 36% 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 SA38 9AA?
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 SA38 9AA?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SA38 9AA?
LocaleIQ matched SA38 9AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA38 9AA?
The latest median sold price is £330k based on 34 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.