swansea SA38 Postcodes

Swansea (SA38)

The SA38 postcode area is located in the Swansea postcode town region, within the county of Carmarthenshire, and contains a total of 218 individual postcodes.

There are 37 electoral wards in the SA38 postcode area, including Aberaeron, Ammanford, Boncath, Burry Port, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Clarbeston Road, Clynderwen, Crymych, Ferryside, Fishguard, Glogue, Goodwick, Haverfordwest, Kidwelly, Kilgetty, Lampeter, Llanarth, Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llandysul, Llanelli, Llanfyrnach, Llangadog, Llanwrda, Llanybydder, Milford Haven, Narberth, Neath, New Quay, Newcastle Emlyn, Newport, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Pencader, Port Talbot, Saundersfoot, Swansea, Tenby, Whitland which come under the local authority of the Carmarthenshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in SA38 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SA38 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The SA38 postcode is located in the Swansea district of the UK. It encompasses the towns and villages of Cyffylliog, Cynghordy, Rhosgoch, Pont Rhyd-y-cyff and Rhydcymerau. The postcode covers rural areas of south east Ceredigion, located between Dolgellau and Llanidloes, stretching inland to Pumlumon and east to Bancyfelin, Llanddewi Brefi.

The area predominantly features rural farmland although there are a number of hamlets and villages scattered throughout, a few of which are listed above. All the villages included in SA38 are contained within Ceredigion county council and Powys county council areas and share a common border with both counties.

The postcode district is associated with a number of popular tourist attractions, including Nant y Betws Nature Reserve, Coedybryn Reserve, the Cambrian Mountains and the Kerry Ridgeway. It is also home to a number of national parks such as Bannau Brycheiniog, Mynydd Cilcennin and the Cambrian Mountains.

The postcode is serviced by many transportation options; there are multiple bus routes connecting the villages, local train services, and an airstrip, Llanerfyl Airfield. The two closest motorway services are A483 (Wales) and M40 (England).

In terms of school provision, there are several local primary and secondary schools serving the region; these include Pontrhydygroes Community Primary School (Cyngor Powys), Ysgol y Gorlan (Ceredigion) and Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig (Ceredigion). The SA38 postcode is also serviced by a range of health facilities, such as Blaenywaun Medical Centre, Rhianfa Surgery (Powys), and the local hospital of Bronglais (Ceredigion).

The SA38 postcode also has numerous opportunities for leisure and recreation, such as several public parks, golf courses, and the Clywedog Reservoir, which is located on the River Wye. The area is also known for its walking and cycling routes, including the Hafren Forest Bridleway, Llyfnant Valley and Maesnant Valley trails.

Furthermore, the economy of the area is largely sustained by agriculture and forestry, as well as tourism (attracting thousands of visitors each year). The postcode also contains the village of Cyffylliog, which is well-known for its pottery which dates back to the 18th century. There are also several listed pubs and churches in the area.

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