Cwmgarw Road is in Upper Brynamman, Ammanford and in Dinefwr district. SA18 1DA 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 Cwmgarw Road, Upper Brynamman, Ammanford, SA18 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA18 1DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA18 1DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 23.8% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 58.3% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 46.1% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 21.5% | 15.2% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 18.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 15.6% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 35.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 98.4% | 94.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cwmgarw Road was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Cwarter Bach average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cwmgarw Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cwarter Bach and the 160th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Cwmgarw Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-05-28 | £118,803 |
| 81 Cwmgarw Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-06-30 | £213,196 |
| 96 Cwmgarw Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-03-17 | £115,355 |
| 82 Cwmgarw Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-12-08 | £102,180 |
| 89 Cwmgarw Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-08-13 | £119,053 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SA18 1DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brynaman C P School Brynceunant , Brynamman SA18 1AH | - not rated | 166 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tairgwaith Primary School Llwyncelyn Road , Tairgwaith SA18 1UU | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen New Road , Gwauncaegurwen SA18 1UN | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGD Cwmllynfell Pen-Y-Bryn , Cwmllynfell SA9 2FL | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Bedol Cwmamman Road , Glanamman SA18 1DZ | - not rated | 4,920 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 | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tregyb Arms | 39 Cwmgarw Road | 325 yd | |
| DERLWYN ARMS | Derlwyn Arms, 118 Mountain Road | 690 yd | |
| BRIDGEND INN | 3 Station Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rominos Pizza | 18 Mountain Road | 503 yd | |
| LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP | 31 Station Road | 701 yd | |
| Happy Corner | 63a Station Road | 788 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.