Wind Street is in Ammanford and in Carmarthenshire district. SA18 3DU 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 Wind Street, Ammanford, SA18 3DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 3ES, SA18 3DT, SA18 3EB, SA18 3EG, SA18 3DR, SA18 3DY, SA18 3EA, SA18 3EH, SA18 3EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA18 3DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.4% | 49.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 3DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 28.5% | 44.3% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 30.8% | -14.4% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 12.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 39.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 28% | 28.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 19.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 9.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 | 32.8% | 19.5% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 29% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 96.9% | 95% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wind Street was 181.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.4% higher than the Ammanford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wind Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ammanford and the 60th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Wind Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2025-01-31 | £190,829 |
| 97 Wind Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-05-05 | £158,265 |
| 104 Wind Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-05-10 | £269,994 |
| 99 Wind Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-07-10 | £187,072 |
| 100 Wind Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2013-09-12 | £122,781 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Parcyrhun Heol Villiers , Rhydaman SA18 3HB | - not rated | 313 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman Lon Yr Ysgol , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 703 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Feithrin Rhydaman Stryd Fawr , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 703 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Betws C.P. School Betws Road , Betws SA18 2HE | - not rated | 728 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Dyffryn Aman Margaret Street , Ammanford SA18 2NW | - not rated | 934 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 | 27 Wind Street | 330 yd | |
| Crisp and Fry | 16 Wind Street | 382 yd | |
| AMMANFORD AND DISTRICT MINERS WELFARE ASSOCIATION CLUB LTD | Ammanford Miners Welfare Club, Wind Street | 382 yd | |
| Subway | 10 Wind Street | 382 yd | |
| DINEFWR INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE | Manor Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMMANFORD SOCIAL CLUB AND INSTITUTE | 65 Wind Street | 156 yd | |
| COTTAGE INN | 28-32 Wind Street | 382 yd | |
| No.1 | Wind Street | 382 yd | |
| SNOOKER WORLD | Unit 33, Shoppers World, 18 Wind Street | 382 yd | |
| AMMANFORD R F C | Recreation Ground, Manor Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Puppy's Snack Shack | 23a Wind Street | 347 yd | |
| Ammanford 2 Go | 16 Quay Street | 475 yd | |
| SHAAN TANDOORI TAKEAWAY | 32 Quay Street | 491 yd | |
| Grandes Pizza | 48 Quay Street | 491 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9 Cross Inn Buildings, College Street | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Park Street | 347 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 12-14 Quay Street | 499 yd | |
| Lidl | Foundry Road | 628 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Ltd | 37 College Street | 670 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.