Bron Gwendraeth is in Carway, Kidwelly and in Carmarthenshire district. SA17 4HT 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 Bron Gwendraeth, Carway, Kidwelly, SA17 4HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA17 4HS, SA17 4HR, SA17 4HW, SA17 4HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA17 4HT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.4% | 49.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 37.6% | 40.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 46.1% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 3.1% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 43.5% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 7.3% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 32.7% | 20.6% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 5% | -3.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 18.8% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 27.7% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 97.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 97.1% 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% | 97.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bron Gwendraeth was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% lower than the Kidwelly and St Ishmael average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bron Gwendraeth has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Kidwelly and St Ishmael and the 238th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bron Gwendraeth, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-09 | £159,897 |
| 27 Bron Gwendraeth, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-04-01 | £145,792 |
| 18 Bron Gwendraeth, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-05-01 | £111,259 |
| 23 Bron Gwendraeth, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-10-29 | £155,100 |
| 27 Bron Gwendraeth, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-05-25 | £117,145 |
SA17 4HT 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 | 156 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carway C.P. School Carway , Kidwelly SA17 4HE | - not rated | 634 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontyates C.P. School Heol Llanelli , Pontiets SA15 5UB | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Pum Heol Heol Hen , Llanelli SA15 5EZ | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trimsaran Community School Heol Llanelli , Trimsaran SA17 4AG | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Ponthenri Heol Y Pentre , Ponthenri SA15 5NS | - not rated | 3,032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARWAY FOOTBALL AND CRICKET CLUB | Heol Carway | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARWAY PIZZA HOUSE | Gorffwysfa | 437 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.