The Villas is in Llanelli and in Carmarthenshire district. SA15 1PQ is located in the Bigyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Villas, Llanelli, SA15 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA15 1LZ, SA15 1NX, SA15 1NB, SA15 1NZ, SA15 1NQ, SA15 1NJ, SA15 1NL, SA15 1ND, SA15 1NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA15 1PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 48.5% | 48% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 37.7% | 39% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 43.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 52.8% | 42.4% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 32.7% | 6.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.2% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 21.8% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 18.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 90.5% | 91.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 91% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Villas was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Bigyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Villas has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bigyn and the 213th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% 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 The Villas, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2011-09-09 | £153,797 |
| 2 The Villas, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2002-04-10 | £190,161 |
| 2 The Villas, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £38,500 | 1998-12-11 | £187,778 |
SA15 1PQ 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stebonheath C.P. School Marble Hall Road , Llanelli SA15 1NB | - not rated | 71 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alternative Learning Company Stebonheath Centre , Stebonheath Terrace SA15 1NE | - not rated | 111 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Coedcae School Trostre Road , Llanelli SA15 1LJ | - not rated | 379 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bigyn County Primary Bigyn Park Terrace , Bigyn SA15 1DH | - not rated | 724 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dewi Sant C.P. Rhodfa Bryndulais , Llanelli SA14 8RS | - not rated | 873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Star Cafe | South Star Hotel, 2 Brynallt Terrace | 87 yd | |
| HALF MOON INN | 71 Wern Road | 623 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 6, Eastgate, Stepney Place | 770 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Ltd | Unit 10, Eastgate, Stepney Place | 770 yd | |
| New Stepney - Hungry Horse | Unit 2 And 3, Eastgate, Stepney Place | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOUTH STAR | 2 Brynallt Terrace | 87 yd | |
| Stebonheath Sports Bar | Llanelli Afc Social Club, Penallt Road | 262 yd | |
| ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION 2004 LTD | Royal Naval Association Llanelli, 26 Swansea Road | 650 yd | |
| ARGOS BINGO CLUB | Argos Bingo Club, Market Street | 930 yd | |
| THE BRITISH RAILWAY CLUB | Great Western Railway Staff Association Club, Ann Street | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Eye | 3 Brynallt Terrace | 107 yd | |
| China Wok | 17 Cedric Street | 396 yd | |
| Legend Chippy | Windsor Fish Bar, 28 Swansea Road | 649 yd | |
| Tyisha Road Premier | 50 Tyisha Road | 829 yd | |
| Ffwrnes Theatre | Park Street | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Swansea Road | 580 yd | |
| Tesco Extra (Parc Trostre) | Parc Trostre Retail Park | 875 yd | |
| Asda Living | 5 Parc Trostre Retail Park | 875 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Millbrook House, Swanfield Place | 908 yd | |
| ASDA STORES LTD | Asda, St Elli Centre | 913 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.