Margaret Street is in Ammanford and in Carmarthenshire district. SA18 2NP 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 Margaret Street, Ammanford, SA18 2NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 2NR, SA18 3AB, SA18 2LY, SA18 3AL, SA18 3AF, SA18 3AG, SA18 2BY, SA18 3DB, SA18 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA18 2NP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53% | 49.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47% | 50.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 26.6% | 30.2% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 50.9% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 14% | 8.2% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 44.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.1% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 21.3% | 14.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 19.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 16.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 30.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 91% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 95.5% | 90.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 90.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margaret Street was 119.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Ammanford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Margaret Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ammanford and the 120th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Margaret Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-05-30 | £191,099 |
| 21 Margaret Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2025-01-27 | £302,852 |
| 49 Margaret Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-20 | £220,030 |
| 12 Margaret Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £157,400 | 2024-02-08 | £169,742 |
| Office 1 Yr Hen Lys Margaret Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-12-08 | £152,038 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Dyffryn Aman Margaret Street , Ammanford SA18 2NW | - not rated | 217 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman Lon Yr Ysgol , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 258 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Feithrin Rhydaman Stryd Fawr , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 258 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Betws C.P. School Betws Road , Betws SA18 2HE | - not rated | 965 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Parcyrhun Heol Villiers , Rhydaman SA18 3HB | - not rated | 1,035 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vive La Crepe | 12 The Arcade, College Street | 171 yd | |
| Ling Di Long | 33 College Street | 188 yd | |
| Has Beanz Coffee Bar | 8-10 College Street | 220 yd | |
| Joe's Cafe | 8-10 College Street | 220 yd | |
| Taj Indian Grill | 32 College Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLD CROSS INN | Quay Street | 291 yd | |
| COTTAGE INN | 28-32 Wind Street | 346 yd | |
| No.1 | Wind Street | 346 yd | |
| SNOOKER WORLD | Unit 33, Shoppers World, 18 Wind Street | 346 yd | |
| RAILWAY HOTEL | Quay Street | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 9 Cross Inn Buildings, College Street | 217 yd | |
| Doner King | 27 High Street | 222 yd | |
| Peppinos Pizza | 16 College Street | 228 yd | |
| SPICE CUBE | 3 Hall Street | 279 yd | |
| Ammanford 2 Go | 16 Quay Street | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Ltd | 37 College Street | 205 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 12-14 Quay Street | 253 yd | |
| Lidl | Foundry Road | 458 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Park Street | 745 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.