Waterloo Road is in Penygroes, Llanelli and in Dinefwr district. SA14 7NS 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 Waterloo Road, Penygroes, Llanelli, SA14 7NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA14 7PG, SA14 7NP, SA14 7PH, SA14 7PW, SA14 7PN, SA14 7RP, SA14 7PJ, SA14 7NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA14 7NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 39.6% | 40.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 41.3% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 50.9% | 43% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 25% | 32.3% | 7.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 32.2% | 23.7% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 16.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.1% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 27% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.5% | 97.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Road was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% lower than the Llannon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterloo Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Llannon and the 205th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Waterloo Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-06-13 | £149,135 |
| 41 Waterloo Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,995 | 2021-07-02 | £209,256 |
| 46 Waterloo Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2019-11-22 | £229,174 |
| 40 Waterloo Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-10-10 | £251,000 |
| 27 Waterloo Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-09-14 | £185,432 |
SA14 7NS 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penygroes C.P. School Waterloo Road , Penygroes SA14 7NT | - not rated | 239 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gorslas Heol Y Llew Du , Gorslas SA14 7LA | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Saron Saron , Rhydaman SA18 3LH | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Blaenau Blaenau , Rhydaman SA18 3BQ | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cross Hands C.P. School Carmarthen Road , Cross Hands SA14 6SU | - not rated | 2,921 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Cath | 10 Bridge Street | 312 yd | |
| Camo Cafe | 30 Gors Ddu Terrace, Gors Ddu Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mel's Chippy | 31 Waterloo Road | 5 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.