Maes Derwen is in Cross Hands, Llanelli and in Carmarthenshire district. SA14 6SW is located in the Penygroes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carmarthen East and Dinefwr. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maes Derwen, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA14 6SJ, SA14 6SQ, SA14 6SN, SA14 7NW, SA14 6SS, SA14 6SL, SA14 6SA, SA14 7PE, SA14 6SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA14 6SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA14 6SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 29% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 53.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 51.2% | 46% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 30.2% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 15.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 28.5% | 18.7% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 35% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 98% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maes Derwen was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% higher than the Llannon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maes Derwen has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Llannon and the 178th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 218.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Maes Derwen, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-10-25 | £322,863 |
| 4 Maes Derwen, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2010-05-28 | £268,058 |
| 2 Maes Derwen, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2006-10-17 | £302,447 |
| 5 Maes Derwen, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2006-07-13 | £277,907 |
| 1 Maes Derwen, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2005-02-04 | £291,655 |
SA14 6SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in SA14 6SW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,099 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygroes C.P. School Waterloo Road , Penygroes SA14 7NT | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cross Hands C.P. School Carmarthen Road , Cross Hands SA14 6SU | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Saron Saron , Rhydaman SA18 3LH | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefneithin C.P. Heol Y Parc , Cefneithin SA14 7DE | - not rated | 2,563 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 | 244 yd | |
| MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD | Heol Parc Mawr | 779 yd | |
| CAFFI RHIANNON | Caffi Rhiannon, Clos Gelliwerdd | 794 yd | |
| Leekes Cross Hands | Heol Stanllyd | 982 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.