Maesgwyn is in Pontyates, Llanelli and in Carmarthenshire district. SA15 5SL 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 Maesgwyn, Pontyates, Llanelli, SA15 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA15 5TP, SA15 5SH, SA15 5SU, SA15 5SG, SA15 5SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA15 5SL 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 | 49.2% | 50.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.4% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 35.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 43.5% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (68.2%) 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% | 35.2% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 33% | 6.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 25.2% | 21.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 39.8% | 27.2% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 10% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 26.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 97.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 99.3% | 97.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 34.9% | 13.5% | 21.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maesgwyn was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% higher than the Kidwelly and St Ishmael average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maesgwyn has the 12th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Kidwelly and St Ishmael and the 252nd highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Maesgwyn, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-01-19 | £87,534 |
| 5 Maesgwyn, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2021-07-16 | £130,481 |
| 7 Maesgwyn, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-04-05 | £146,667 |
| 5 Maesgwyn, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-08-04 | £128,821 |
| 4 Maesgwyn, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2012-04-05 | £136,194 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynfryn CP School Heol Y Meinciau , Pontyates SA15 5SN | - not rated | 168 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Ponthenri Heol Y Pentre , Ponthenri SA15 5NS | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontyates C.P. School Heol Llanelli , Pontiets SA15 5UB | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carway C.P. School Carway , Kidwelly SA17 4HE | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Bancffosfelen Heol Bancffosfelen , Pontyberem SA15 5DR | - not rated | 3,766 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQUARE & COMPASS | Square And Compass, 66 Heol Y Meinciau | 895 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Median download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.