Key indicators for buyers
The SA39 market looks favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-14.1%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 6.5x in 2006 to 5.8x today. Rising rents (£664/mo, +4.9%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
2025averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Carmarthenshire area
A home in Carmarthenshire costs 5.8x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 6.5x in 2006.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Carmarthenshire area
Average monthly rent in Carmarthenshire is £664, up 4.9% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Carmarthenshire price of £246,919 with a 25% deposit (£62k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £974 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses SA39 avg. price with Carmarthenshire rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£974) are £310 more than renting (£664). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £62k — it would take around 19 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
PINEWOOD, LLANFIHANGEL AR ARTH SA39 9JJ | Other | £222,500 | 19 Dec 2025 |
AWELON, MAESYCRUGIAU SA39 9DH | Detached | £280,000 | 18 Dec 2025 |
BLAEN NANT GWYN, NEW INN SA39 9EH | Detached | £783,750 | 17 Dec 2025 |
MAESAWELON, GWYDDGRUG SA39 9AX | Detached | £260,000 | 16 Dec 2025 |
AWELYGRUG, LLANLLWNI SA39 9DR | Detached | £162,000 | 12 Dec 2025 |
4, CASTLE ROAD SA39 9BS | Terraced | £60,000 | 5 Dec 2025 |
MAESYFELIN SA39 9AA | Terraced | £105,000 |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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The average property in SA39 sold for £246,919 in 2025, with a median of £206,500 across 34 transactions. Prices fell 14.1% compared to the previous year.
| 3 Dec 2025 |
BRYNELFED SA39 9HE | Terraced | £105,000 | 14 Nov 2025 |
SWN Y NANT, NEW INN SA39 9AZ | Detached | £140,000 | 31 Oct 2025 |
GER Y NEUADD SA39 9ET | Detached | £175,000 | 31 Oct 2025 |
14, DAVIES STREET SA39 9HG | Terraced | £131,500 | 9 Sept 2025 |
1, BRO'R HEN WR SA39 9AP | Semi-detached | £132,500 | 12 Aug 2025 |
NANT Y WENNOL SA39 9DA | Other | £365,000 | 7 Aug 2025 |
TY RHONDDA SA39 9AD | Detached | £270,000 | 22 Jul 2025 |
5, BRO ANNEDD SA39 9ET | Detached | £310,000 | 20 Jun 2025 |
LONDON HOUSE SA39 9AA | Terraced | £69,000 | 17 Jun 2025 |
PENN VIEW SA39 9HE | Other | £270,000 | 13 Jun 2025 |
RHIWFELEN, MAESYCRUGIAU SA39 9LZ | Semi-detached | £208,000 | 6 Jun 2025 |
GLYN HEBOG, LLANFIHANGEL AR ARTH SA39 9HU | Detached | £387,500 | 3 Jun 2025 |
13, BRO'R HEN WR SA39 9AP | Terraced | £141,000 | 23 May 2025 |
The most recent recorded sale in SA39 was a other property for £222,500 in December 2025. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £208,000.