Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

MAES YR EFAIL, SA14 8WD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES YR EFAIL, SA14 8WD.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA14 8WD — age 47, 88% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £315k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 38.8% year-on-year.

home £315,083 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA14 8WD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Yr Efail, 0.6km from Llangennech in Llangennech. Administratively it sits within Llangennech ward and the Llanelli constituency.

For serious buyers, SA14 8WD is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 38.8% 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 8WD are sourced from Output Area W00003715 (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 8WD. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

1 sales · Mean £ 205,000

Detached

£ 277,497

12 sales · Mean £ 276,862

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

SA14 8WD has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • BD Williams a'i Fab0.5 km
  • Llangennech Stores0.7 km
  • BD WILLIAMS & SON0.5 km
  • Llangennech Stores - Premier0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Castle Inn0.5 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Llangennech0.6 km
  • Farmers Arms0.5 km
  • CASTLE INN0.5 km
  • FARMERS ARMS0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bocs Bwyd0.6 km
  • Canolfan Gymunedol a Llyfrgell Llangennech0.2 km
  • Old Bridge Inn0.5 km
  • Bocs Bwyd0.6 km
  • Llangennech Community Centre0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Golden River0.5 km
  • Llan Fish and Chip shop Company Ltd0.5 km
  • Zilani's Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Golden River0.5 km
  • Llan Fish and Chip shop Company Ltd0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llangennech0.7 km
  • Bynea2.2 km
  • Pontarddulais4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brynhyfryd0.1 km
  • Heol Plas Isaf0.1 km
  • Heol Plas Isaf0.2 km
  • Brynhyfryd0.2 km
  • Brynhyfryd Estate0.2 km