Oak Tree Close is in Ammanford and in Carmarthenshire district. SA18 2GX is located in the Ammanford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carmarthen East and Dinefwr. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oak Tree Close, Ammanford, SA18 2GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 2QA, SA18 2JT, SA18 2JA, SA18 2JR, SA18 2JS, SA18 2AS, SA18 2HX, SA18 2HZ, SA18 2JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA18 2GX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 47.4% | 48.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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% | 29.1% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 50.4% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 56.5% | 55.9% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 23.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -10.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.5% | 16.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 34% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 97.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 96.6% | 95.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Tree Close was 9.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.1% lower than the Ammanford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Tree Close has the lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ammanford and the 21st lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak House Oak Tree Close, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2019-11-07 | £413,332 |
| 3 Oak Tree Close, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-05-15 | £452,112 |
| Ty-Wiwer Oak Tree Close, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2014-07-16 | £522,560 |
| Oak House Oak Tree Close, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2010-01-20 | £451,293 |
| 3 Oak Tree Close, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, a newly built property | £40,000 | 2002-09-24 | £126,289 |
SA18 2GX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Dyffryn Aman Margaret Street , Ammanford SA18 2NW | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman Lon Yr Ysgol , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Feithrin Rhydaman Stryd Fawr , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Betws C.P. School Betws Road , Betws SA18 2HE | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Parcyrhun Heol Villiers , Rhydaman SA18 3HB | - not rated | 2,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL KITCHEN | 11-13 Pontamman Road | 416 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 | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.