Abernant – What to look for in houses for sale?

Abernant can be a tough place to find accurate information like any city in the UK. Read on to learn about which data to stay on top of when looking at house for sale in Abernant.

On top of this, keep reading for detailed information on the demographics of Abernant in Carmarthenshire. This is crucial in finding out if the area is worth for looking at houses for sale in the UK for an investment over the long term too.

In Abernant, what do houses for sale tend to sell for?

In Abernant, the average sale price of a house for sale is in fact £230,156. This is dependent on the 10 year population growth of Abernant being 4%. Growing populations are more likely to inflate the prices of houses for sale in the city of Abernant.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached)	£247,901
Aerage sold price (semi-detached)	£148,016
Aerage sold price (terraced)	£134,528
Aerage sold price (flat)	no relevant data for this city

The list below is able to inform you of what these prices are. Giving you an accurate estimate of whether a landlord is likely to accept your offer based on the prices of the houses for sale in Abernant.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft	£1,780
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build)	£1,970
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock)	£1,630

Evidently, certain types of houses for sale will have different types of demand and this will be reflected on the final price.

On average, the cost of a house for sale per square foot works out to be £1,780. This means if you are just looking out the houses sold in Abernant in general and didn’t take into consideration the type of build. For example, a new build.

What are the asking prices for the houses for sale in the city of Abernant?

As you go ahead and make offers on a house for sale, it is sometimes best to know what other people are offering for the same type of house for sale so you know what to offer yourself to get a good deal. So you should know, the average asking price of Abernant is £365,447.

Even though the asking price is not what the eventual price the house is sold at, making a note of the averages for the city of Abernant is useful when negotiating and knowing what to expect for every type of house for sale.

Table showing the asking prices for houses for sale in Abernant

Average asking price (1 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (2 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (3 bed)	£325,479
Average asking price (4 bed)	£472,394
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

Reading the table above should therefore give you a good idea of the type of house for sale that is within your budget in Abernant and if you may need to look at a different area in order to buy the type of house you can afford.

Also, noting the £0 should also give you an overview of what the asking price for houses for sale are in general.

In Abernant, what are the demographics like?

Are the deprivation levels of the UK any different to Abernant?

Deprivation levels refer to the ability of the population of the city to earn enough to keep their lifestyle going. Nationwide, it is thought that the number of people at this level or not being able to meet the costs of living is around 33%. In comparison, the deprivation level of Abernant is 25%.

Abernant within Carmarthenshire is notable for the type of people that live there. The statistics below show how this is the case.

As you read on, Abernant will be looked at by comparing it to the local region, as well as comparing it to the wider region too (Wales). From what the population of the city is to how it’s growing as well as factors like the overall crime rate.

This data is impacted by the history of the area and what kind of industry there is around. All of which also impact house prices which is crucial for you to understand as you look at houses for sale in Abernant.

In the city of Abernant, has the population grown or shrunk?

Population growth in Abernant is important to know if there is housing demand and the total population may also be looked at as large populations commonly have a lot of buyer demand.

In Abernant, 12,605 people live in the city as their main place of residence.

It is important to note that it is not the case that everyone likes a large population to live in. People who tend to prefer a more relaxed life are more likely to buy or rent somewhere to live that has a small population and perhaps also wouldn’t mind if the population isn’t growing.

Other people also like to have a mix of both. Where they can visit rural areas and also benefit from the amenities of a busy city.

In Abernant in the previous five years, have population numbers transformed?

Five years may seem like a long time but it is rare for a city to grow that much unless there is dramatic population growth. In Abernant, this change has been 3%. Read more here

Someone who wishes to find out how this change has occurred over a longer period of time may also wish to read the headings below and see if the change has continued throughout the past decade too. Or if the change is only true for the more recent figure for five years of 3%. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

Over the last decade, how has the population differed in Abernant?

Populations change all the time but if there is a clear change in population in the last ten years this is even more reliable data about the population of the area as opposed to five. This adjustment in population works out to be 4% in Abernant.

What this statistic is like in comparison to the population change in five years should provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what direction the population is heading in.

In recent years because of the pandemic, it is common to see dramatic differences in the population change in the last five years when comparing it to ten as people realise they can work from home but still keep the current jobs they have.

This means they can move to cities they wouldn’t have considered otherwise and be location-independent of their source of income. Perhaps making a longer commute into the office every week for example.

How much do people in Abernant earn?

Typically, as people earn more money, the more they are able to afford and the better house prices in the area because demand goes up. You could also infer that the amenities such as schools, parks and public areas are generally of high quality as a result.

For these reasons, it could be argued that areas where people earn more money are generally nicer arrears to live in which also attracts more people as a result and further drives up house prices in the area.

To see if this phenomenon occurs in Abernant. Compare the area’s average household income of £37,400 to the average household income in the UK at price34,000. Adding to this, compare it with the figure for the highest social grade score too at 20% for more conclusive data on the affluence of the area.

What’s a social grade score and how does it relate to Abernant?

The social grade score is a good indicator of what type of jobs people generally work in the area. Whether that be working in the primary sector, secondary sector, tertiary sector or maybe the quaternary sector of jobs.

The scale is slightly different to this though on a scale of A to E. A refers to people who are in the most skilled, managerial roles whereas E include people such as casual workers.

In Abernant, the percentage of people in the two highest categories, A and B is 20%. This figure includes people who are therefore most likely to be more skilled and have higher paid jobs.

When contrasting these figures, the average household income for the area is £37,400. This income will generally get bigger as the percentage of people in the A and B categories go up too (20%).

How educated are the people in Abernant?

In the city of Abernant, 27% people have a degree from a university. The higher this proportion is, in general, the more likely it is that the population is able to buy a house.

Interestingly, as people who have degrees go up, the average income of the area goes up too. You can see if there is a correlation, the average household income in the UK is price34,000 and the average income in Abernant is £37,400.

This should correspond with the average percentage of people in the UK who have degrees at 22.6%.

In the city of Abernant, is there a lot of green space?

There are cities in the UK such as Edinburgh and Bristol that have a higher percentages of green space with Edinburgh being the most at 49%. The city of Abernant currently has 26.0 for every 1000 residents.

Green space helps the quality of people’s mental health as well as fight against diseases like obesity. As studies have shown that the proximity of people to green spaces in the UK has a positive impact on the physical health of people in the UK and Abernant in this case.

What’s the crime rate in Abernant?

The crime rate of Abernant must be looked at sceptically. The reason for this is that the crime rate can vary within a city greatly and the type of crime committed can also vary too.

For example, the area has a crime rate of 45, but another city may have a higher crime rate but not be deemed as dangerous due to lower level crime or minor offences being committed.

Either way, high crime rates are never a good sign so consider the rate against the UK average of 79.52 for every 1000 people as a benchmark.

Lower rates could mean things like home insurance is cheaper and you have to install fewer security measures throughout your house. Saving you money in the long run. So the statistic of crime rate (45) is both useful and is recommended to be compared to the average.

What’s the rental yield in general for the city of Abernant?

The figure of rental yield is commonly looked at by investors who wish to increase their income by investing in areas where rental yields of the houses for sale are higher. Usually, the higher the rental yield, the more attractive a house for sale is for an investor.

Nonetheless, there are also instances where an investor will go with a house with lower yields in order to benefit from the appreciation of a house too which is why it’s vital to look in to all the details of Abernant.

The data below shows the rental yield, rent turnover and the percentage of the money made on the sale of a house. The data is broken down into the county city is in (Carmarthenshire) as well as the broader region; Wales.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Abernant	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	7.0%
Carmarthenshire	4.60%	£781	140.00%	11.56%
Wales	4.28%	£861	133.18%	14.84%

Also, you can compare other data to the table above such as the number of houses sold per month in Abernant which is 7 and get a better understanding of the housing market.

This is great if you want to gauge if investors are actively looking for houses for sale in the area over other areas in the UK which may be an induction of how profitable Abernant is to invest in. Both in terms of rental yield and capital appreciation.

Are there more or fewer houses being built in Abernant?

Growth in the area can be a good signal of a booming house market. However, too much growth could also have negative consequences on the capital appreciation of a house as time goes on.

Take a look at the table below for Abernant that shows the growth in recent years.

	1 year	3 years	5 years
Abernant growth rate	16%	35%	50%

High growth rates can signal an appreciating housing market, nonetheless, if there are too many houses being built, this could reduce demand for housing as the supply of houses for sale starts to catch up with the demand. Leading to stagnation or a decline in house pricing so understanding the growth in Abernant is important.

Professional advice for houses for sale in Abernant

houses for sale in other cities in the UK

You can assess the various houses for sale offered in the area by consulting this list of cities in Wales, the same UK region as Abernant:

• Llysfaen in Wales
• Bwlch-Y-Sarnau in Wales
• Clase in Wales
• Anglesey in Wales
• Garth in Wales

You may also refer to our landing page specific to UK houses for sale, houses for sale in the UK

In today’s market with an abundance of homes available for sale, choosing the best house for sale can be challenging.
With several houses for sale to choose from, who will guide you through the process of choosing?
We have listed here below several experts and companies able to advise and support potential buyers.

The process of finding and investing in a house for sale can be lengthy and time-consuming, this is why we suggest you consult with the following professionals:

• Banks – Lend you the cash
• Insurance companies – Insure your new real estate investment
• Conveyancer – handles all the legal labour that is needed to proceed in buying a house for sale.
• Surveyor – Carries out an independent and complete property valuation of the house for sale
• Mortgage advisor – If you are thinking to get a mortgage to get the finances needed to afford to buy a house for sale, a mortgage advisor is the person you should be looking for
• EPC person – Always get a quote on the Energy Performance Certificate of the houses for sale listed in a certain city

A house for sale appropriate to your needs

Criterias that have an impact on the actual price of a house for sale have been listed here below. Consider them all to find the perfect houses for sale in Abernant.

• Affordability – check this article from the UK government to find out (see what house for sale you can afford)

• Location – if the house for sale is in the city centre rather than further out, this may be why it is more expensive than the market average.

• Transports near the house for sale – Being able to use public transports is a huge plus for a house, especially in big cities. This will have an impact on the price as well.

• Bedrooms – the more bedrooms there are in a house for sale, the more tenants a buy to let investors will be able to host, therefore, realistically the price will also increase.

• EPC of the house for sale – today more than ever, the energy performance of properties for sale on the market should be one of the first things you check.

• Wi-Fi speed – We recommend you check the internet plans available for the areas where you are considering to buy a house for sale

• Are you a motorist? – If yes, filter out your searches and compare prices of houses for sale with parking availability. Remember, a car parking space can cost as much as £400 per month

• Conditions of the house for sale – New builds and properties that were recently built usually need little to no repairs; instead, other houses for sale may require consistent or structural maintenance. These investments that can be both expensive and laborious to complete. Before making your offer for a house for sale you should always carefully assess this criteria.