Old Post Office Mews is in Lampeter and in Ceredigion district. SA48 7DW is located in the Lampeter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ceredigion. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Post Office Mews, Lampeter, SA48 7DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA48 7DR, SA48 7DP, SA48 7DT, SA48 7DU, SA48 7DS, SA48 7HE, SA48 7HD, SA48 7DL, SA48 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA48 7DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 50.9% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.7% | 49.1% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 7DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 46.6% | 49.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 37.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 42.8% | 43.5% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 30.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 18.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 15.9% | 24.9% | 9.0% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 16.2% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.5% | 17% | -2.5% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 30.7% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.6% | 90.8% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 85.2% | 84.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 84.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Post Office Mews was 269.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.3% higher than the Lampeter average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Old Post Office Mews has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lampeter and the 15th highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Old Post Office Mews, Lampeter, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2023-12-20 | £88,370 |
| 5 Old Post Office Mews, Lampeter, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,950 | 2020-11-20 | £134,739 |
| 4 Old Post Office Mews, Lampeter, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2017-11-02 | £158,412 |
| 2 Old Post Office Mews, Lampeter, Ceredigion Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-07-03 | £123,553 |
| 3 Old Post Office Mews, Lampeter, Ceredigion Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-03-28 | £147,410 |
SA48 7DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SA48 7DW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Carreg Hirfaen Cwmann , Lampeter SA48 8EP | - not rated | 1,763 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar's Den | Caxton Hall Harford Square | 61 yd | |
| Yr Hedyn Mwstard | 17 College Street | 65 yd | |
| Shapla Tandoori | Shapla Tandoori Restaurant, 8 College Street | 65 yd | |
| Conti's Cafe | Contis Cafe, 5 Harford Square | 107 yd | |
| chompngo | 42 - 43 High Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE IVY BUSH INN | Ivy Bush Inn, 1 High Street | 108 yd | |
| LAMPETER BOWLING CLUB | Bowls Club | 336 yd | |
| Lampeter Rugby Club | Lampeter Rugby Football Club North Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco the takeaway.com | 11 Bridge Street | 137 yd | |
| NEHAR INDIAN TAKEAWAY | Nehar Indian Takeaway, 10 Bridge Street | 137 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | Oh My Cod, Llwyn House, 19 High Street | 205 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | Canton Kitchen, 17 High Street | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Market Street | 56 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co-operative Supermarket Bridge Street | 531 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.