Maesyfelin is in Pontyberem, Llanelli and in Carmarthenshire district. SA15 5ES is located in the Pontyberem electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maesyfelin, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA15 5EU, SA15 5ER, SA15 5ET, SA15 5EW, SA15 5EP, SA15 5DB, SA15 5EN, SA15 5EH, SA15 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA15 5ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.9% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.1% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 SA15 5ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 27.9% | 26.3% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 52.5% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 40.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29.7% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 16.6% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 33.8% | 21.4% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 19.5% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 23.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.3% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.3% | 97.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 97.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maesyfelin was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.4% lower than the Glyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maesyfelin has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Glyn and the 9th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Maesyfelin, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-10-04 | £134,960 |
| 47 Maesyfelin, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-11-17 | £110,247 |
| 50 Maesyfelin, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £21,000 | 2004-01-06 | £50,148 |
| 48 Maesyfelin, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2002-06-21 | £134,037 |
SA15 5ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Pontyberem Heol Y Felin , Pontyberem SA15 5EB | - not rated | 674 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Bancffosfelen Heol Bancffosfelen , Pontyberem SA15 5DR | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Ponthenri Heol Y Pentre , Ponthenri SA15 5NS | - not rated | 3,534 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Drefach Heol Blaenhirwaun , Drefach SA14 7AN | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwynfryn CP School Heol Y Meinciau , Pontyates SA15 5SN | - not rated | 4,352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y CWTSH | 11-15 Coalbrook Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PONTYBEREM RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB | 28 Heol Y Parc | 717 yd | |
| NEW LODGE INN | 1 Heol Y Bryn | 777 yd | |
| PONTYBEREM WORKINGMENS CLUB | 2 Furnace Terrace | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Balti | 5 Heol Y Felin | 504 yd | |
| Good Choice Cuisine | 7 Coalbrook Road | 924 yd | |
| Ponty Chippy | 1a Coalbrook Road | 924 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.