Ashgrove is in Pontyberem, Llanelli and in Carmarthenshire district. SA15 5LB 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 Ashgrove, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA15 5LD, SA15 5AB, SA15 5LA, SA15 5LE, SA15 5AE, SA15 5LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA15 5LB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 50.9% | 47.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 26.7% | 32.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 37.4% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 14.8% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.6% | 31.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -16.6% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 29.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 26.4% | 25.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around SA15 5LB this area, 29.7% 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 29.7% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 19.2% | 7.2% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 17.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.6% | 97.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 76.7% | -20.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 42.2% | 13.5% | 28.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashgrove was 14.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Glyn average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ashgrove has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Glyn and the 49th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlon Ashgrove, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-08-25 | £219,396 |
| 3 Ashgrove, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2019-12-19 | £376,500 |
| Ty Canol Ashgrove, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2018-08-31 | £229,110 |
| Ty Canol Ashgrove, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £147,950 | 2017-03-03 | £233,924 |
| Panteg Ashgrove, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2014-04-23 | £254,066 |
SA15 5LB 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.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Pontyberem Heol Y Felin , Pontyberem SA15 5EB | - not rated | 779 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Bancffosfelen Heol Bancffosfelen , Pontyberem SA15 5DR | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Drefach Heol Blaenhirwaun , Drefach SA14 7AN | - not rated | 3,298 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Y Tymbl Heol Y Neuadd , Y Tymbl SA14 6HR | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Ponthenri Heol Y Pentre , Ponthenri SA15 5NS | - not rated | 3,846 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 | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PONTYBEREM WORKINGMENS CLUB | 2 Furnace Terrace | 83 yd | |
| NEW LODGE INN | 1 Heol Y Bryn | 384 yd | |
| PONTYBEREM RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB | 28 Heol Y Parc | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Choice Cuisine | 7 Coalbrook Road | 398 yd | |
| Ponty Chippy | 1a Coalbrook Road | 398 yd | |
| King Balti | 5 Heol Y Felin | 806 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.