Castle Villas is in Gorslas, Llanelli and in Carmarthenshire district. SA14 7LY is located in the Llanfihangel Aberbythych 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 Castle Villas, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA14 7LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 21.8% | 31.8% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 51.7% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.1% | 44.9% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 33.6% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 13.1% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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% | 15.3% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 37.1% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 99.1% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.1% | 95.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Villas was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% higher than the Abergwili average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Villas has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Abergwili and the 211th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Castle Villas, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2008-06-18 | £147,714 |
| 2 Castle Villas, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2008-03-12 | £140,052 |
| 2 Castle Villas, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2001-09-24 | £149,494 |
SA14 7LY 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gorslas Heol Y Llew Du , Gorslas SA14 7LA | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygroes C.P. School Waterloo Road , Penygroes SA14 7NT | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefneithin C.P. Heol Y Parc , Cefneithin SA14 7DE | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cross Hands C.P. School Carmarthen Road , Cross Hands SA14 6SU | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Blaenau Blaenau , Rhydaman SA18 3BQ | - not rated | 3,284 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.