Black Lion Road is in Gorslas, Llanelli and in Carmarthenshire district. SA14 6RS is located in the Gorslas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carmarthen East and Dinefwr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Black Lion Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA14 6RR, SA14 6DJ, SA14 7HP, SA14 6RQ, SA14 7AX, SA14 7LA, SA14 6RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA14 6RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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% | 50% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.6% | 29.2% | -6.4% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 48.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 50.6% | 52.9% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 29% | 26.9% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 14% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 23.2% | 16.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 12.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 35.3% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 96.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Black Lion Road was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Glyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Black Lion Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Glyn and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Black Lion Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2025-04-10 | £112,120 |
| 27 Black Lion Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-04-10 | £153,966 |
| 41 Black Lion Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-04-04 | £232,299 |
| 23 Black Lion Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-03-07 | £203,010 |
| 31 Black Lion Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-04-06 | £219,777 |
SA14 6RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 206 |
| Retired | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gorslas Heol Y Llew Du , Gorslas SA14 7LA | - not rated | 295 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cross Hands C.P. School Carmarthen Road , Cross Hands SA14 6SU | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefneithin C.P. Heol Y Parc , Cefneithin SA14 7DE | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygroes C.P. School Waterloo Road , Penygroes SA14 7NT | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llechyfedach C.P. School Upper Tumble , Llanelli SA14 6DT | - not rated | 3,035 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwtsh-Y-Coed | Llyn Llech Owain Country Park, Church Road | 726 yd | |
| Cwmcerrig Farm Shop and Grill | Cefneithin Road | 821 yd | |
| CAFFI RHIANNON | Caffi Rhiannon, Clos Gelliwerdd | 936 yd | |
| MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD | Heol Parc Mawr | 952 yd | |
| STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY | Llandeilo Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX TAVERN | The Phoenix, 1 Pen Y Groes Road | 253 yd | |
| NEW CROSSHANDS WORKING MENS CLUB | Cross Hands Workingmens Club And Institute, 41 Llandeilo Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Home Bargains Car Park, Heol Stanllyd | 836 yd | |
| Domino’s Pizza | Unit 9, Parc Maes Eithin, Llandeilo Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL UK | Unit 1, CROSS HANDS WEST RETAIL PARK | 988 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LIMITED | Aldi Supermarket, Heol Nantyreos | 1,031 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.