SA14 8UL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Afon Road, 0.2km from Llangennech in Llangennech. Administratively it sits within Llangennech ward and the Llanelli constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA14 8UL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 40.3% 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 8UL are sourced from Output Area W00003724 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AFON ROAD, SA14 8UL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AFON ROAD, SA14 8UL.
286
37
£ 39,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA14 8UL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in SA14 8UL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 40.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA14 8UL. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 199,995
1 sales · Mean £ 199,995
Terraced
£ 102,950
2 sales · Mean £ 102,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA14 8UL has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- BD Williams a'i Fab0.3 km
- Llangennech Stores0.1 km
- BD WILLIAMS & SON0.3 km
- Llangennech Stores - Premier0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Castle Inn0.3 km
- Clwb Rygbi Llangennech0.2 km
- Farmers Arms0.3 km
- CASTLE INN0.3 km
- FARMERS ARMS0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bocs Bwyd0.4 km
- Canolfan Gymunedol a Llyfrgell Llangennech0.7 km
- Old Bridge Inn0.3 km
- Bocs Bwyd0.4 km
- Llangennech Community Centre0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.1 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Golden River0.3 km
- Llan Fish and Chip shop Company Ltd0.3 km
- Zilani's Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- Golden River0.3 km
- Llan Fish and Chip shop Company Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- St Michael's Boarding House0.5 km
- St Michael's Boarding House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llangennech0.7 km
- Bynea3.0 km
- Pontarddulais3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Park Lane0.0 km
- Park Lane0.1 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Parc Morlais0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA148UL · Data under Open Government Licence