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.
MAES YR EFAIL, SA14 8WD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES YR EFAIL, SA14 8WD.
397
47
£ 39,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SA148WD · Data under Open Government Licence