Swansea Road is in Llanelli and in Carmarthenshire district. SA15 3AZ is located in the Lliedi electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swansea Road, Llanelli, SA15 3AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA15 3AX, SA15 1DY, SA15 3BQ, SA15 3BJ, SA15 3AJ, SA15 1EA, SA15 3YT, SA15 3AQ, SA15 1DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA15 3AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA15 3AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 45.5% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 36% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 9.1% | -5.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 49.3% | 46.3% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 31.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 21.1% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 12% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 24% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94% | 98.4% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 87.7% | 88% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 11% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 88.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 9.7% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swansea Road was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% lower than the Lliedi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swansea Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Lliedi and the 233rd highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Swansea Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-02-10 | £89,241 |
| 76 Swansea Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-01-31 | £151,618 |
| 76 Swansea Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-05-03 | £84,856 |
| 47 Swansea Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-04-09 | £128,741 |
| 52 Swansea Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-12-01 | £129,144 |
SA15 3AZ 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Learning Company Stebonheath Centre , Stebonheath Terrace SA15 1NE | - not rated | 576 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Old Road C.P. Primary School Old Road , Llanelli SA15 3HW | - not rated | 587 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stebonheath C.P. School Marble Hall Road , Llanelli SA15 1NB | - not rated | 653 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heol Goffa School Heol Goffa , Llanelli SA15 3LS | - not rated | 672 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dewi Sant C.P. Rhodfa Bryndulais , Llanelli SA14 8RS | - not rated | 734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanelli Fire Station | Corporation Avenue | 265 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 6, Eastgate, Stepney Place | 369 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Ltd | Unit 10, Eastgate, Stepney Place | 369 yd | |
| New Stepney - Hungry Horse | Unit 2 And 3, Eastgate, Stepney Place | 369 yd | |
| TINOPOLIS | Park Street | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION 2004 LTD | Royal Naval Association Llanelli, 26 Swansea Road | 123 yd | |
| Stebonheath Sports Bar | Llanelli Afc Social Club, Penallt Road | 448 yd | |
| LEMON TREE | The Lemon Tree, 2 Prospect Place | 478 yd | |
| The Bexley | Celtic Arms, 56 Gilbert Road | 518 yd | |
| Masons Arms | 28 Thomas Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Chippy | Windsor Fish Bar, 28 Swansea Road | 123 yd | |
| Ffwrnes Theatre | Park Street | 453 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Crown Parade | 466 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1b, Crown Parade | 466 yd | |
| Welsh Burger Company | A19 To A22, Market Hall, Market Precinct | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI STORES LTD | Millbrook House, Swanfield Place | 373 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Swansea Road | 409 yd | |
| ASDA STORES LTD | Asda, St Elli Centre | 592 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.