Mountain Road is in Upper Brynamman, Ammanford and in Carmarthenshire district. SA18 1AA is located in the Cwarter Bach 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 Mountain Road, Upper Brynamman, Ammanford, SA18 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 1AT, SA18 1AD, SA18 1BT, SA18 1AB, SA18 1AU, SA18 1BA, SA18 1SF, SA18 1AF, SA18 1SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA18 1AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52% | 49.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 30% | 39.4% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 38.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 13% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 7.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 42.4% | 40.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 37.7% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 16.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 3.3% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 26.7% | 18.9% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 12.8% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 32.9% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.6% | 93.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountain Road was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% higher than the Cwarter Bach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mountain Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cwarter Bach and the 165th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% 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 Mountain Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2006-02-06 | £135,744 |
| 4 Mountain Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,999 | 2003-12-05 | £144,613 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brynaman C P School Brynceunant , Brynamman SA18 1AH | - not rated | 593 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen New Road , Gwauncaegurwen SA18 1UN | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tairgwaith Primary School Llwyncelyn Road , Tairgwaith SA18 1UU | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGD Cwmllynfell Pen-Y-Bryn , Cwmllynfell SA9 2FL | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Bedol Cwmamman Road , Glanamman SA18 1DZ | - not rated | 4,312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Centre | Cwmgarw Road | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGEND INN | 3 Station Road | 188 yd | |
| Tregyb Arms | 39 Cwmgarw Road | 316 yd | |
| DERLWYN ARMS | Derlwyn Arms, 118 Mountain Road | 757 yd | |
| Brynamman RFC | Brynamman Rugby Club, Amman Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP | 31 Station Road | 188 yd | |
| Rominos Pizza | 18 Mountain Road | 255 yd | |
| Happy Corner | 63a Station Road | 423 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.