Black Lion Road is in Cross Hands, Llanelli and in Carmarthenshire district. SA14 6SB is located in the Penygroes 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, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA14 6SL, SA14 6SS, SA14 7NW, SA14 6SJ, SA14 6SD, SA14 6SW, SA14 6SN, SA14 7PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA14 6SB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 47% | 49% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53% | 51% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 25.7% | 36.8% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 49.5% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 53.7% | 54.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 28.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -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 | 25.4% | 13.4% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 37.2% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 98.6% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 95.7% | 97.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 97.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Black Lion Road was 52.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% lower than the Llannon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Black Lion Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Llannon and the 295th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llysmorfa Black Lion Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-05-29 | £298,626 |
| Rhyl House Black Lion Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-09-04 | £64,828 |
| Bronwylfa Black Lion Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,950 | 2019-02-07 | £262,171 |
| Morfa Farm Black Lion Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2017-08-30 | £593,602 |
| Brynteg Black Lion Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-10-14 | £168,326 |
SA14 6SB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 167 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penygroes C.P. School Waterloo Road , Penygroes SA14 7NT | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gorslas Heol Y Llew Du , Gorslas SA14 7LA | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cross Hands C.P. School Carmarthen Road , Cross Hands SA14 6SU | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Saron Saron , Rhydaman SA18 3LH | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefneithin C.P. Heol Y Parc , Cefneithin SA14 7DE | - not rated | 2,839 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camo Cafe | 30 Gors Ddu Terrace, Gors Ddu Road | 327 yd | |
| MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD | Heol Parc Mawr | 1,014 yd | |
| CAFFI RHIANNON | Caffi Rhiannon, Clos Gelliwerdd | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mel's Chippy | 31 Waterloo Road | 1,082 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 | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.