Ropewalk Road is in Llanelli and in Llanelli district. SA15 2AL is located in the Glanymor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ropewalk Road, Llanelli, SA15 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA15 2AG, SA15 2BA, SA15 2BW, SA15 2AF, SA15 2BP, SA15 2AW, SA15 2AP, SA15 2AR, SA15 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA15 2AL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.3% | 48.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 36.5% | 36.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 42.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 45.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 27.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 16.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 SA15 2AL this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 29.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 5.6% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.3% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 22.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 98.3% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 89.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 88.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 9.8% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ropewalk Road was 103.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% lower than the Glanymor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ropewalk Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Glanymor and the 142nd highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Ropewalk Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-10-22 | £80,000 |
| 26 Ropewalk Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2025-01-30 | £159,983 |
| 48 Ropewalk Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2024-11-28 | £107,547 |
| 6 Ropewalk Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2023-07-26 | £101,047 |
| 64 Ropewalk Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-01-13 | £72,170 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigyn County Primary Bigyn Park Terrace , Bigyn SA15 1DH | - not rated | 891 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedcae School Trostre Road , Llanelli SA15 1LJ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stebonheath C.P. School Marble Hall Road , Llanelli SA15 1NB | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alternative Learning Company Stebonheath Centre , Stebonheath Terrace SA15 1NE | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Halfway C.P. School Havard Road , Llanelli SA14 8SA | - not rated | 1,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothold Cymru | 1 The Lord Arthur Rank Centre, Trostre Road | 450 yd | |
| ALI RAJ | Trinity Road | 603 yd | |
| UAS Car Care | Unit 7, The Foothold Enterprise Village, Burry Road | 764 yd | |
| VENEZIA CAFE | Venezia Cafe, 1 Copperworks Road | 878 yd | |
| WILLOW CAFE | 111 Station Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIDDULPH ARMS | 19 New Street | 296 yd | |
| MORFA SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB | 33 New Street | 296 yd | |
| THE WHITSTABLE INN | Whitstable Inn, 77 New Dock Road | 580 yd | |
| DUKE OF WELLINGTON | The Duke Of Wellington, 49 Dillwyn Street | 832 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | 119-121 Station Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyisha Road Premier | 50 Tyisha Road | 685 yd | |
| Dee-Licious@Johns | 54 New Dock Road | 751 yd | |
| Llanelli Kebabs | 115 Station Road | 951 yd | |
| LLANELLI PACKED MEALS | 117 Station Road | 951 yd | |
| HONG KONG KITCHEN | 94 Station Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL | Machynys Road | 778 yd | |
| Asda Living | 5 Parc Trostre Retail Park | 1,045 yd | |
| Tesco Extra (Parc Trostre) | Parc Trostre Retail Park | 1,045 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% |
| Median download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.