Afon Road is in Llangennech, Llanelli and in Llanelli district. SA14 8TT is located in the Llangennech electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Afon Road, Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 8TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA14 8UL, SA14 8TS, SA14 8TU, SA14 8UB, SA14 8UH, SA14 8UG, SA14 8XY, SA14 8EF, SA14 8UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA14 8TT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.6% | 49.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 33.1% | 39.1% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 48.2% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 52.9% | 59.2% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 25.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 16.7% | 14.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 20% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 34.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.5% | 96.3% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 93.8% | 94% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Afon Road was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% lower than the Llangennech average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Afon Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Llangennech and the 254th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Afon Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-20 | £249,909 |
| 29 Afon Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2014-12-19 | £144,556 |
| 29 Afon Road, Llanelli, Dyfed Terraced, an established residential building | £48,500 | 1995-06-20 | £268,836 |
SA14 8TT 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's School Bryn , SA14 9TU | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn C.P. School Gelli Road , Bryn SA14 9TT | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Bynea Saron Road , Bynea SA14 9LT | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Brynsierfel Cefncaeau , Llwynhendy SA14 9HD | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendy C.P. Mixed School Iscoed Road , Hendy SA4 0XD | - not rated | 3,225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIDGE | The Old Bridge Inn, 1 Bridge Street | 315 yd | |
| Bocs Bwyd | Stradey Park Business Centre, Mwrwg Road | 407 yd | |
| Llangennech Community Centre | Hendre Road | 723 yd | |
| River Bend Farm Cafe and Farm Shop | Talyclyn Isaf, Pontardulais Road | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLANGENNECH RUGBY SOCIAL CLUB | Bank Road | 162 yd | |
| CASTLE INN | 2 Bridge Street | 324 yd | |
| FARMERS ARMS | Farmers Arms, 62 Bridge Street | 324 yd | |
| TAFARN MORLAIS | Tafarn Morlais, 1 Pontardulais Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden River | 58 Bridge Street | 324 yd | |
| ZILANI'S INDIAN TAKEAWAY | 60a Bridge Street | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 18 Afon Road | 83 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.