Waunfawr is in Ammanford and in Carmarthenshire district. SA18 3TQ is located in the Saron electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carmarthen East and Dinefwr. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waunfawr, Ammanford, SA18 3TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 3TX, SA18 3TD, SA18 3TE, SA18 3TF, SA18 3TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA18 3TQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 54.9% | 49.6% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 50.4% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA18 3TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.4% | 22.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 57.6% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 10.3% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 (64.5%) 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 | 32.9% | 34.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 29.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 14.7% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 10.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 11.4% | 10.1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 8.9% |
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 | 38% | 26.2% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 5.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 13.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 33.7% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.8% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.4% | 96.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waunfawr was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% lower than the Llandybie average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waunfawr has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Llandybie and the 215th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Waunfawr, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-01-29 | £379,179 |
| 1 Waunfawr, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2014-01-24 | £400,719 |
| 4 Waunfawr, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 1996-10-23 | £440,531 |
SA18 3TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA18 3TQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 168 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Parcyrhun Heol Villiers , Rhydaman SA18 3HB | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman Lon Yr Ysgol , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Feithrin Rhydaman Stryd Fawr , Rhydaman SA18 2NS | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Dyffryn Aman Margaret Street , Ammanford SA18 2NW | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Betws C.P. School Betws Road , Betws SA18 2HE | - not rated | 1,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleg Sir Gar - Ammanford Campus | Coleg Sir Gar Ammanford Campus, Dyffryn Road | 744 yd | |
| Blas o'r Dyffryn | Ty Dyffryn, Rhodfa Frank | 847 yd | |
| DINEFWR INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE | Manor Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENYBANC RFC | 98 Penybanc Road | 674 yd | |
| AMMANFORD R F C | Recreation Ground, Manor Road | 878 yd | |
| GREAT WESTERN HOTEL | Great Western Hotel, 47 Station Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Puppy's Snack Shack on the Road | 67 Dyffryn Road | 667 yd | |
| The Big Chedz Limited | Shands Road | 974 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 | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.