29,743TOTAL POPULATION
12,807HOUSEHOLDS
5.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£30,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SA18 POSTCODE REGION

Swansea (SA18)

The SA18 postcode area is located in the Swansea postcode town region, within the county of Carmarthenshire, and contains a total of 893 individual postcodes.

There are 39 electoral wards in the SA18 postcode area, including Aberaeron, Ammanford, Boncath, Burry Port, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Clarbeston Road, Clynderwen, Crymych, Ferryside, Fishguard, Glogue, Goodwick, Haverfordwest, Kidwelly, Kilgetty, Lampeter, Llanarth, Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llandysul, Llanelli, Llanfyrnach, Llangadog, Llanwrda, Llanybydder, Milford Haven, Narberth, Neath, New Quay, Newcastle Emlyn, Newport, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Pencader, Port Talbot, Saundersfoot, Swansea, Tenby, Whitland which come under the local authority of the Carmarthenshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 16% of people in SA18 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SA18 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


SA18 is a postcode located in the Swansea district of Wales, in the United Kingdom. It covers areas in the northern parts of West Glamorgan, such as Baglan, Baglan Bay, Afan Valley, Briton Ferry, Neath, and New road. The area is bordered by postcodes SA12, SA13, SA17, and SA19.

The SA18 postcode is home to a variety of local residents and businesses. In terms of culture and recreation, the area is home to an array of parks and green spaces, such as Baglan Bay Nature Reserve, Cwmtwrch Park, and Afan Valley Woodland Park. The area is also served by a variety of leisure and educational facilities, including a Welsh-medium primary school, a secondary school, Neath Port Talbot College, and Briton Ferry Swimming Pool.

The economy of the SA18 postcode is mainly driven by its industrial and manufacturing businesses. This includes Swansea Port, one of the largest ports in the UK and a significant employer in the area. The area is also home to a variety of retail outlets and services, as well as several small-scale businesses.

The SA18 postcode is well-connected to other parts of the Swansea district and the rest of Wales by a number of major roads, with the M4 motorway providing fast access to London and other major cities. The area is also served by a number of regular bus routes which operate to and from local towns and cities.

The SA18 postcode is an attractive area, offering a blend of urban and rural life. Its close proximity to both Cardiff and Swansea make it an ideal place to live for those who want to access Wales' major cities and towns. Furthermore, the SA18 postcode is within easy reach of a variety of attractions, such as beautiful beaches and the stunning small towns of the Gower Peninsula.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88%WORKING
  • 12%UNEMPLOYED

12% of people in SA18 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SA18Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire

The county of Carmarthenshire

SA18 is located in the county of Carmarthenshire, in Wales.

Carmarthenshire has a total population of 185,600, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.

Carmarthenshire has a total area of 925 square miles, and a population density of 78 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Carmarthenshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSA18
Postal TownSwansea
MSOA NameCarmarthenshire 010
LSOA NameCarmarthenshire 010D
CountyCarmarthenshire
RegionCarmarthenshire
CountryWales
Local AuthorityCarmarthenshire
Area ClassificationUnclassified

SA18 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SA18, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ammanford (Rhydaman)
Betws
Blaenau
Brynamman
Cae'r-bryn
Capel Hendre
Carmel
Cwmgors
Dre-fach
Garnant
Garn-swllt
Glanaman
Golden Grove
Carmarthenshire
Greynor
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
Gwaun-Leision
Llandybie
Llandyfan
Loughor
Loughor
Lower Brynamman
Milo
Myddyn-fych
Pantyffynnon
Pentre-Gwenlais
Penybanc
Pen-y-groes
Pontamman
Rhosaman
Rhydaman (Ammanford)
Saron
Tairgwaith
Temple Bar
Tir-y-dail
Trapp
Twynmynydd
Tycroes
Upper Brynamman
Ynus-tawelog
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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