New Street is in Lampeter and in Ceredigion district. SA48 7AR is located in the Lampeter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ceredigion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Street, Lampeter, SA48 7AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA48 7AS, SA48 7AL, SA48 7AN, SA48 7AT, SA48 7DF, SA48 7AA, SA48 7DQ, SA48 7DG, SA48 7AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA48 7AR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 47.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA48 7AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 46.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 35.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 8.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 33.3% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.2% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 24.5% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 16.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 16.4% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 29.5% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 91.8% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 85.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 13.8% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 84.9% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 9.2% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 118.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% lower than the Lampeter average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
New Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lampeter and the 54th highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llwynon New Street, Lampeter, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-09-30 | £190,243 |
| Rhosawel New Street, Lampeter, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2012-03-09 | £203,233 |
| Rhosawel New Street, Lampeter, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2001-10-03 | £248,439 |
| Llwynon New Street, Lampeter, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2000-06-19 | £288,360 |
| Ynysfaig New Street, Lampeter, Ceredigion Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 1999-11-29 | £298,713 |
SA48 7AR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SA48 7AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Carreg Hirfaen Cwmann , Lampeter SA48 8EP | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joio | 36 Bridge Street | 110 yd | |
| Conti's Cafe | Contis Cafe, 5 Harford Square | 143 yd | |
| Ling di Long | 13 Bridge Street | 152 yd | |
| Lloyds Fish and Chip Shop | 4 - 6 Bridge Street | 153 yd | |
| Sosban Fach | 3 Bridge Street | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE IVY BUSH INN | Ivy Bush Inn, 1 High Street | 163 yd | |
| LAMPETER BOWLING CLUB | Bowls Club | 416 yd | |
| Lampeter Rugby Club | Lampeter Rugby Football Club North Road | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco the takeaway.com | 11 Bridge Street | 153 yd | |
| NEHAR INDIAN TAKEAWAY | Nehar Indian Takeaway, 10 Bridge Street | 153 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | Oh My Cod, Llwyn House, 19 High Street | 258 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | Canton Kitchen, 17 High Street | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Market Street | 263 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co-operative Supermarket Bridge Street | 341 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.