SA18 Ammanford is a mid-sized Welsh postcode district demonstrating moderate market activity with a trajectory score of 50.8/100, positioning it at the 54th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.9%, while rental yields have outpaced capital appreciation with 6.4% annual growth. The area remains in latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited signs of structural transformation thus far. Population growth has been negligible at 0.3% over five years, indicating demographic stability rather than expansion. The divergence between rental and capital growth rates suggests rental investment may be yielding stronger returns than property appreciation in this postcode district.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 4.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Ammanford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
6 planning applications submitted in SA18 over the last six months, 2 demolition.
- Proposed Demolition of Former Club and Development of a Tesco Express StoreJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Proposed 1 no. dormer extension on front elevation and 2 velux roof lights, 3 no. dormers on rear elevation one of which to include balcony and privacy screen. Proposed part demolition of existing conservatory and reconstruction of extension above existing garage with pitched roof and new fenestration including velux roof lights. Enlargement to fenestration on rear elevation serving kitchen. Fenestration alteration proposed on western side elevation proposing installation of new windows at first floor level, bi-fold doors at ground floor level, enlargement to 2 no. windows serving family room. Pitched roof proposed covering existing side balcony on western side elevationMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Wooden structure to side of dwelling to sell food produce (cake shed)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Ammanford (SA18) common questions
Is Ammanford up and coming?
Ammanford (SA18) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 47% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 5.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ammanford safe?
Ammanford has a safety score of 38/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ammanford?
The average property price in Ammanford (SA18) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ammanford?
The median monthly rent in Ammanford (SA18) is £662 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ammanford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Llandeilo (SA19), Swansea (SA8), Llandovery (SA20), Swansea (SA4), Llanybydder (SA40). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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