SA38 — NEWCASTLE EMLYN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SA38

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SA38 is £256,147, broadly in line with the West Wales average of £261,315.

Properties in SA38 cost 10.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SA38 have risen 4.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£306,754	96
Semi-detached	£185,548	31
Terraced	£142,958	24
Flat	£97,211	0
All types	£256,147	192

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SA38

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SA38 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SA38

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SA38 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ysgol Cenarth	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Y Ddwylan	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

72,599

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SA38 are 137.0 Mbps, with 91% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 53% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

137.0 Mbps

Avg Download

25.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

81%

Superfast Coverage

26%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SA38 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SA38 — NEWCASTLE EMLYN

Area Summary

SA38 (NEWCASTLE EMLYN) offers property prices near the national average (£256,147), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (137 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SA37

BONCATH

£287K

▲ 5.7% YoY

SA39

PENCADER

£271K

▼ 17.3% YoY

SA40

LLANYBYDDER

£258K

▼ 10.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SA38?

The average house price in SA38 (NEWCASTLE EMLYN) is £256,147, based on 192 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.8% over the past year.

Is SA38 a safe area to live?

Crime in SA38 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SA38?

There are 3 schools in or near SA38. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SA38?

Council tax in SA38 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SA38?

The average broadband download speed in SA38 is 137 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 81% of premises, ultrafast to 26%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SA38 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SA38 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 72,599.