Glyncoed is in Ammanford and in Carmarthenshire district. SA18 3PJ is located in the Tycroes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glyncoed, Ammanford, SA18 3PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 3QT, SA18 3PD, SA18 3PB, SA18 3PE, SA18 3QA, SA18 3NY, SA18 3RA, SA18 3QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA18 3PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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% | 48.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 52% | 51.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 28.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 44.5% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 31% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 15.5% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 24.7% | 21.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 20.8% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 25.2% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 94.9% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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% | 96.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 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 | 98.5% | 97% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glyncoed was 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% lower than the Hendy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glyncoed has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hendy and the 208th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Glyncoed, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-07-08 | £236,372 |
| 19 Glyncoed, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-12-19 | £292,618 |
| 30 Glyncoed, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-02-03 | £300,690 |
| 27 Glyncoed, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2022-11-11 | £274,632 |
| 28A Glyncoed, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2020-10-28 | £201,984 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Tycroes Tycroes , Ammanford SA18 3QD | - not rated | 291 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Saron Saron , Rhydaman SA18 3LH | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Parcyrhun Heol Villiers , Rhydaman SA18 3HB | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Betws C.P. School Betws Road , Betws SA18 2HE | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman Lon Yr Ysgol , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 3,656 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lodge | Ammanford Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYCROES RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB | Penygarn Road | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Point | 29 Ammanford Road | 665 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.