Cwmfferws Road is in Tycroes, Ammanford and in Carmarthenshire district. SA18 3UA is located in the Saron 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 Cwmfferws Road, Tycroes, Ammanford, SA18 3UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 3TU, SA18 3UH, SA18 3LB, SA18 3QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA18 3UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 3UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 19.9% | 23.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 60.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 53.9% | 50.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 28.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.9% | 15% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 5.9% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 35.9% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.5% | 95.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 97% | 96% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cwmfferws Road was 16.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Llandybie average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cwmfferws Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Llandybie and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Cwmfferws Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2024-01-02 | £274,639 |
| 82 Cwmfferws Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £9,000 | 2019-01-09 | £12,946 |
| 90 Cwmfferws Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2015-11-20 | £230,253 |
| 74 Cwmfferws Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-12-20 | £204,568 |
| 20 Cwmfferws Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2012-07-27 | £379,027 |
SA18 3UA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA18 3UA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 914 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Saron Saron , Rhydaman SA18 3LH | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Parcyrhun Heol Villiers , Rhydaman SA18 3HB | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Blaenau Blaenau , Rhydaman SA18 3BQ | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygroes C.P. School Waterloo Road , Penygroes SA14 7NT | - not rated | 2,831 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 | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENYBANC RFC | 98 Penybanc Road | 987 yd | |
| TYCROES RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB | Penygarn Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Point | 29 Ammanford Road | 518 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.