Sandy Road is in Llanelli and in Llanelli district. SA15 4DW is located in the Hengoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Road, Llanelli, SA15 4DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA15 4BU, SA15 4BR, SA15 4SH, SA15 4SG, SA15 4DH, SA15 4SS, SA15 4DZ, SA15 4SR, SA15 4BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA15 4DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.2% | 41.2% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 37.8% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 45.4% | 43.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 34.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 4.5% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 23.8% | 15% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 6.8% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 15.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 19.9% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 33.8% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 97.6% | 89.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 89.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Road was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.3% lower than the Elli average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Elli and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Sandy Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2025-09-26 | £116,000 |
| 100 Sandy Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-03 | £151,264 |
| 56 Sandy Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-10-16 | £153,486 |
| 64 Sandy Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-23 | £147,436 |
| 90 Sandy Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-09-08 | £142,730 |
SA15 4DW 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gyfun Y Strade Heol Sandy , Llanelli SA15 4DL | - not rated | 361 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes Rhodfa Denham , Llanelli SA15 4DD | - not rated | 647 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School Pembrey Road , SA15 3BL | - not rated | 934 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Old Road C.P. Primary School Old Road , Llanelli SA15 3HW | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bigyn County Primary Bigyn Park Terrace , Bigyn SA15 1DH | - not rated | 1,947 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 SANDPIPER (Brewers Fayre) | Sandpiper Road | 131 yd | |
| Frankie's Kitchen | Pembrey Road | 543 yd | |
| COLESHILL SOCIAL CENTRE | Coleshill Terrace | 795 yd | |
| Caffi Splash, LLANELLI LEISURE CENTRE | 9 Park Crescent | 873 yd | |
| Coleg Sir Gar - Graig Campus | Graig Campus, Sandy Road | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLANELLI CRICKET CLUB | Denham Avenue | 501 yd | |
| LLANELLI TENNIS AND SQUASH CLUB | Denham Avenue | 501 yd | |
| SELWYN SAMUEL CENTRE | Selwyn Samuel Centre, Park Crescent | 873 yd | |
| KILKENNY CAT | Kilkenny Cat, 19 West End | 952 yd | |
| FURNACE UNITED RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB | Castle Colliery Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOTUS HOUSE CHINESE TAKE AWAY | Lotus House, 63 Pembrey Road | 660 yd | |
| Yeung Shing House | 11 West End | 952 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | 172 Sandy Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | Sandy Road | 124 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.