Norman Road is in Ammanford and in Carmarthenshire district. SA18 2DH is located in the Ammanford 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 Norman Road, Ammanford, SA18 2DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 2DL, SA18 2DF, SA18 2DG, SA18 2DN, SA18 2DW, SA18 3SU, SA18 2DE, SA18 2DB, SA18 2DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA18 2DH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 48% | 48.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52% | 51.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 32.7% | 37.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 42.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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% | 50.9% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 27.6% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 22.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 11.7% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 20.1% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 21% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 96.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 97.3% | 93.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 93.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 33.5% | 13.5% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norman Road was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Ammanford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norman Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ammanford and the 249th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Norman Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-08-19 | £110,642 |
| 5 Norman Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2019-06-14 | £113,001 |
| 19 Norman Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,950 | 2016-03-24 | £188,071 |
| 8 Norman Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2015-07-03 | £92,557 |
| 15 Norman Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2014-10-15 | £112,464 |
SA18 2DH 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Dyffryn Aman Margaret Street , Ammanford SA18 2NW | - not rated | 864 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman Lon Yr Ysgol , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 994 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Feithrin Rhydaman Stryd Fawr , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 994 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Parcyrhun Heol Villiers , Rhydaman SA18 3HB | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Betws C.P. School Betws Road , Betws SA18 2HE | - not rated | 1,572 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blas o'r Dyffryn | Ty Dyffryn, Rhodfa Frank | 282 yd | |
| Coleg Sir Gar - Ammanford Campus | Coleg Sir Gar Ammanford Campus, Dyffryn Road | 366 yd | |
| DINEFWR INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE | Manor Road | 624 yd | |
| The Loaded Lounge | 18 College Street | 656 yd | |
| Taj Indian Grill | 32 College Street | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WESTERN HOTEL | Great Western Hotel, 47 Station Road | 139 yd | |
| AMMANFORD R F C | Recreation Ground, Manor Road | 624 yd | |
| COTTAGE INN | 28-32 Wind Street | 823 yd | |
| No.1 | Wind Street | 823 yd | |
| SNOOKER WORLD | Unit 33, Shoppers World, 18 Wind Street | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRYDAIL TAKEAWAY | 12 Llandybie Road | 131 yd | |
| The Big Chedz Limited | Shands Road | 134 yd | |
| Peppinos Pizza | 16 College Street | 686 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9 Cross Inn Buildings, College Street | 755 yd | |
| Wild Puppy's Snack Shack | 23a Wind Street | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Ltd | 37 College Street | 558 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 12-14 Quay Street | 854 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.