Arthur Street is in Ammanford and in Carmarthenshire district. SA18 2DR 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 Arthur Street, Ammanford, SA18 2DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 2DT, SA18 2DP, SA18 2DU, SA18 2DY, SA18 2ED, SA18 2DS, SA18 2DW, SA18 2EA, SA18 2EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA18 2DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA18 2DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 43.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 37.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 9.6% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 42.2% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 30.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 18.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 2DR this area, 36.5% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 36.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 7.6% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 20.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.5% | 94.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 94.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 31.3% | 13.5% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arthur Street was 139.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the Ammanford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arthur Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ammanford and the 93rd highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Arthur Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-06-05 | £152,657 |
| 19 Arthur Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2024-10-04 | £197,458 |
| 9 Arthur Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-06-28 | £172,539 |
| 11 Arthur Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2023-09-25 | £151,210 |
| 2 Arthur Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2023-08-24 | £165,526 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 765 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman Lon Yr Ysgol , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 982 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Feithrin Rhydaman Stryd Fawr , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 982 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Parcyrhun Heol Villiers , Rhydaman SA18 3HB | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Betws C.P. School Betws Road , Betws SA18 2HE | - not rated | 1,649 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 | 556 yd | |
| Coleg Sir Gar - Ammanford Campus | Coleg Sir Gar Ammanford Campus, Dyffryn Road | 652 yd | |
| The Loaded Lounge | 18 College Street | 727 yd | |
| Taj Indian Grill | 32 College Street | 749 yd | |
| Has Beanz Coffee Bar | 8-10 College Street | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WESTERN HOTEL | Great Western Hotel, 47 Station Road | 368 yd | |
| AMMANFORD R F C | Recreation Ground, Manor Road | 844 yd | |
| COTTAGE INN | 28-32 Wind Street | 911 yd | |
| No.1 | Wind Street | 911 yd | |
| SNOOKER WORLD | Unit 33, Shoppers World, 18 Wind Street | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRYDAIL TAKEAWAY | 12 Llandybie Road | 170 yd | |
| The Big Chedz Limited | Shands Road | 420 yd | |
| Peppinos Pizza | 16 College Street | 749 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9 Cross Inn Buildings, College Street | 809 yd | |
| Wild Puppy's Snack Shack | 23a Wind Street | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Ltd | 37 College Street | 583 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 12-14 Quay Street | 903 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 | 57 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.