Lon Cowin is in Bancyfelin, Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA33 5NF is located in the St Clears and Llansteffan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lon Cowin, Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, SA33 5NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA33 5NE, SA33 5ND, SA33 5EQ, SA33 5NG, SA33 5DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA33 5NF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.2% | 49.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 31.5% | 34.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 46.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 8.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 49.1% | 42.4% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 39.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 15.2% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.2% | 19% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 13% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 22.3% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 29.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 100% | 98.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 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 | 99.7% | 98.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lon Cowin was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% lower than the Laugharne Township average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lon Cowin has the 19th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Laugharne Township and the 287th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Lon Cowin, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2025-08-20 | £87,590 |
| 10 Lon Cowin, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-10-16 | £170,704 |
| 21 Lon Cowin, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-28 | £153,717 |
| 4 Lon Cowin, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2022-05-20 | £93,138 |
| 2A Lon Cowin, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-09-10 | £97,542 |
SA33 5NF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SA33 5NF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancyfelin C.P. School Bancyfelin , SA33 5ND | - not rated | 354 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Griffith Jones Heol Yr Osaf , San Cler SA33 4BT | - not rated | 4,233 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meidrim C.P. School Meidrim , SA33 5QN | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westward House School Pentre Road , St Clears SA33 4AA | - not rated | 4,968 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WERNDALE PRIVATE HOSPITAL | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX & HOUNDS | High Street | 139 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 | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.