Area guide

Living in SA17, Carmarthenshire

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SA17 in Carmarthenshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Carmarthenshire: £197,547, up 6.1% on a year ago (2026-06).

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What actually sold around SA17

5 recorded home sales on the streets around central SA17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £140,000 and a range from £103,000 to £190,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
8 NEWTOWN, SA17 4PF semi-detached £103,000 2026-04-28
13 GOLWG Y TWR, SA17 4RJ terraced £140,000 2026-01-09
5 NEWTOWN, SA17 4PF semi-detached £180,000 2025-08-22
PENHILL, SA17 5AL detached £110,000 2025-04-04
4 SHINTOR FACH, SA17 4LP terraced £190,000 2024-08-27

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of SA17.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Professional occupations19.9%
Skilled trades14.0%
Caring, leisure and other service12.7%
Associate professional and technical12.1%
Administrative and secretarial10.4%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central SA17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Common questions about SA17

What is the average house price in SA17?

The average sold price in Carmarthenshire is £197,547 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in SA17?

Prices in Carmarthenshire are up 6.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in SA17?

The median of 5 recorded sales around central SA17 in the last 2 years is £140,000, ranging from £103,000 to £190,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

How much crime is there in SA17?

1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is SA17 at risk of flooding?

Central SA17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is SA17 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £140,000; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is SA17 safe?

1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? SA17 or SA16, SA17 or SA15, SA17 or SA31.

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