Heol Y Meinciau is in Pontyates, Llanelli and in Carmarthen district. SA15 5SE is located in the Llangyndeyrn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carmarthen East and Dinefwr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heol Y Meinciau, Pontyates, Llanelli, SA15 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA15 5SY, SA15 5SB, SA15 5SG, SA15 5SU, SA15 5SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA15 5SE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49.6% | 47.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 24.4% | 28.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 46.4% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 (68.6%) 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 | 38% | 39.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 29.5% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 17% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 8.1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
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 5SE this area, 29.5% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 29.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 14.3% | -8.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 16% | 9.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 20.7% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.5% | 99.3% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.4% | 97% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 97.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Y Meinciau was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% higher than the Kidwelly and St Ishmael average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Y Meinciau has the 16th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Kidwelly and St Ishmael and the 285th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 Heol Y Meinciau, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2024-11-12 | £125,756 |
| 132 Heol Y Meinciau, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2024-09-25 | £76,266 |
| 97A Heol Y Meinciau, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2023-02-28 | £260,938 |
| 138 Heol Y Meinciau, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-12-03 | £112,391 |
| 87 Heol Y Meinciau, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-11-15 | £168,272 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SA15 5SE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynfryn CP School Heol Y Meinciau , Pontyates SA15 5SN | - not rated | 440 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontyates C.P. School Heol Llanelli , Pontiets SA15 5UB | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Ponthenri Heol Y Pentre , Ponthenri SA15 5NS | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carway C.P. School Carway , Kidwelly SA17 4HE | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Bancffosfelen Heol Bancffosfelen , Pontyberem SA15 5DR | - not rated | 4,038 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatzen Restaurant | 21 Heol Y Meinciau | 655 yd | |
| Bwyd y Cwm@Pontyates RFC | 3 Heol Y Meinciau | 902 yd | |
| Catering at Pontyates Rugby Club | 3 Heol Y Meinciau | 902 yd | |
| Pontyates RFC | 3 Heol Y Meinciau | 902 yd | |
| CAFFI'R PENTRE | Pontyates Welfare Hall, 12 Heol Y Meinciau | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQUARE & COMPASS | Square And Compass, 66 Heol Y Meinciau | 407 yd | |
| BALTIC INN & RESTAURANT | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Pontyates | 13 Heol Y Meinciau | 902 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.2% |
| 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 | 6.5% |
| Median download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.