Ger Y Castell is in Kidwelly and in Carmarthenshire district. SA17 4TS is located in the Kidwelly and St Ishmael electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ger Y Castell, Kidwelly, SA17 4TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA17 4TR, SA17 4TP, SA17 4TT, SA17 4UD, SA17 4TN, SA17 4TU, SA17 4AJ, SA17 5BQ, SA17 4TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA17 4TS 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 | 51.5% | 50.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.4% | 0.9% | 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 | 26.6% | 33.7% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 32.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 18.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 13% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 (67.7%) 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 | 32.2% | 43.8% | 11.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 23.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 19.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 12.9% | 10% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around SA17 4TS this area, 28.8% 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 28.8% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 9.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 16.3% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 17.9% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 17.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 96.2% | 98% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 98% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 39% | 13.5% | 25.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ger Y Castell was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Kidwelly and St Ishmael average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ger Y Castell has the 14th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Kidwelly and St Ishmael and the 134th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ger Y Castell, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2019-10-31 | £153,970 |
| 8 Ger Y Castell, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-04-28 | £129,250 |
| 9 Ger Y Castell, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,000 | 1998-07-08 | £162,009 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Castell Priory Street , Kidwelly SA17 4TR | - not rated | 177 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gwenllian Cydweli , SA17 4UT | - not rated | 559 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G. Mynyddygarreg Mynyddygarreg , Kidwelly SA17 4RL | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trimsaran Community School Heol Llanelli , Trimsaran SA17 4AG | - not rated | 5,413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gatehouse | 2 Castle Street | 326 yd | |
| The Old Moathouse Ltd | The Old Moat House, 14 Castle Street | 332 yd | |
| Kidwelly Deli | 12 Causeway Street | 343 yd | |
| Time for Tea | 7 Bridge Street | 375 yd | |
| WAH YUEN | 5 Bridge Street | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLOUGH & HARROW | The Plough And Harrow, 56 Lady Street | 175 yd | |
| THE LORD NELSON | The Lord Nelson, 24 Lady Street | 175 yd | |
| FISHERMANS ARMS | The Fishermans Arms, 3 Bridge Street | 375 yd | |
| KIDWELLY RUGBY CLUB | Kidwelly Rugby Football Club, 2 Station Road | 475 yd | |
| THE ANTHONY'S HOTEL | 114 Hillfield Villas | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN DRAGON | 6 Lady Street | 175 yd | |
| TAJ MAHAL | Taj Mahal, 10 Bridge Street | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | Monksford Street | 358 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 | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.