Brook Cottages is in Garnant, Ammanford and in Carmarthenshire district. SA18 1JS is located in the Garnant 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 Brook Cottages, Garnant, Ammanford, SA18 1JS 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. However, the area surrounding SA18 1JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 54.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 45.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 21.5% | 35.6% | 14.1% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 43.2% | -18.1% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 43.1% | 44.8% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 27.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 14.7% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 9% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 SA18 1JS this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 30.7% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 15.2% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 24.8% | -2.1% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 14% | 1.7% | -12.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 96.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 99% | 98.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 98.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 39.2% | 13.5% | 25.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Cottages was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Cwarter Bach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Cottages has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cwarter Bach and the 220th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Brook Cottages, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-01-12 | £184,107 |
| 1 Brook Cottages, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2004-10-21 | £277,026 |
| 1 Brook Cottages, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2003-10-13 | £278,889 |
| 2 Brook Cottages, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2003-04-30 | £142,185 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Bedol Cwmamman Road , Glanamman SA18 1DZ | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen New Road , Gwauncaegurwen SA18 1UN | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynaman C P School Brynceunant , Brynamman SA18 1AH | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tairgwaith Primary School Llwyncelyn Road , Tairgwaith SA18 1UU | - not rated | 3,308 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnant Family Centre | 25 Maes Y Bedol | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARNANT CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB | Garnant Constitutional Club And Institute, 60 Cwmamman Road | 1,054 yd | |
| Uncle Bobs @ The Raven | Raven Inn, 82 Cwmamman Road | 1,054 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.