Maes Y Wern is in Carway, Kidwelly and in Carmarthenshire district. SA17 4HF 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 Maes Y Wern, Carway, Kidwelly, SA17 4HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA17 4HG, SA17 4HH, SA17 4HE, SA17 4JA, SA17 4HL, SA17 4HY, SA17 4HN, SA17 4HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA17 4HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.1% | 36.5% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 46.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (70.4%) 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 | 42.7% | 38.5% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 19.4% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 27.5% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 18.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 20.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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% | 96.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maes Y Wern was 79.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% higher than the Kidwelly and St Ishmael average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maes Y Wern has the 8th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Kidwelly and St Ishmael and the 201st highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Maes Y Wern, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,995 | 2024-11-04 | £124,949 |
| 10 Maes Y Wern, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-07-19 | £131,639 |
| 12 Maes Y Wern, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2024-04-26 | £118,310 |
| 15 Maes Y Wern, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-03-27 | £124,513 |
| 20 Maes Y Wern, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2021-01-22 | £114,484 |
SA17 4HF 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carway C.P. School Carway , Kidwelly SA17 4HE | - not rated | 154 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontyates C.P. School Heol Llanelli , Pontiets SA15 5UB | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trimsaran Community School Heol Llanelli , Trimsaran SA17 4AG | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Pum Heol Heol Hen , Llanelli SA15 5EZ | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwynfryn CP School Heol Y Meinciau , Pontyates SA15 5SN | - not rated | 3,388 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLYN ABBEY GOLF CLUB | Glyn Abbey Golf Club | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARWAY PIZZA HOUSE | Gorffwysfa | 264 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.