Heol Y Bwlch is in Bynea, Llanelli and in Llanelli district. SA14 9ST is located in the Bynea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heol Y Bwlch, Bynea, Llanelli, SA14 9ST 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 area surrounding SA14 9ST has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.8% | 49.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 9ST 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 | 34.5% | 32.3% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 51.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.1% | 59.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SA14 9ST this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.4% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 25.8% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 37.9% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 96.1% | 95% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 96.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Y Bwlch was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Bynea average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heol Y Bwlch has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bynea and the 214th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63A Heol Y Bwlch, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2025-02-28 | £114,627 |
| 10 Heol Y Bwlch, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-01-31 | £251,661 |
| 12 Heol Y Bwlch, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-01-26 | £192,051 |
| Ty Coch, 6A Heol Y Bwlch, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £329,950 | 2022-10-03 | £332,934 |
| 49 Heol Y Bwlch, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-09-09 | £227,311 |
SA14 9ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 140 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Bynea Saron Road , Bynea SA14 9LT | - not rated | 668 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's School Bryn , SA14 9TU | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Casllwchwr Primary School Castle Street , Loughor SA4 6TU | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn C.P. School Gelli Road , Bryn SA14 9TT | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Brynsierfel Cefncaeau , Llwynhendy SA14 9HD | - not rated | 2,026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWIS ARMS | Yspitty Road | 672 yd | |
| Gateway Resort | Gateway Caravan Park | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BELL | The Bell Inn, 1 Cwmfelin Road | 705 yd | |
| Tanygraig Hall - The Royal British Legion | Tanygraig Hall, Tanygraig Road | 1,071 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.1% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.