Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

YNYS WEN, SA14 8BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YNYS WEN, SA14 8BG.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA14 8BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SA14 8BG is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 21.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA14 8BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ynys Wen, 0.2km from Felinfoel in Llanelli. Administratively it sits within Dafen and Felinfoel ward and the Llanelli constituency.

For families considering a move, SA14 8BG represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SA14 8BG are sourced from Output Area W00003520 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA14 8BG. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 122,500

4 sales · Mean £ 126,250

Semi-Detached

£ 112,000

5 sales · Mean £ 103,300

Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA14 8BG has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences98
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft15
Public order15

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Lifestyle Hundal0.7 km
  • PANTEG SERVICE STATION0.5 km
  • Siop a Swyddfa Bost Maesgolau0.3 km
  • MAESGOLAU STORES0.3 km
  • One Stop Shop0.7 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Diplomat,0.6 km
  • DIPLOMAT HOTEL0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Costa & Amigo0.7 km
  • Costa & Amigo0.7 km
  • The Foel0.0 km
  • White Lion Inn0.3 km
  • The Foel0.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Harry Watkins0.3 km
  • Royal Oak0.3 km
  • Tafarn y Felin0.9 km
  • HARRY WATKINS0.3 km
  • ROYAL OAK0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Akash Indian Takeaway0.0 km
  • China Kitchen0.2 km
  • Valentino’s0.3 km
  • Y Felin Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Akash Indian Takeaway / Bombay Fusion0.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanelli2.9 km
  • Bynea4.1 km
  • Llangennech4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ysgol-y-Babanod0.0 km
  • Ysgol-y-Babanod0.1 km
  • Heol Westfa0.1 km
  • Heol Daniel0.2 km
  • Heol Daniel0.2 km