SA4 0TU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carmarthen Road, 0.4km from Fforest in Hendy and Fforest. Administratively it sits within Hendy ward and the Llanelli constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, down 8.7% 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 SA4 0TU are sourced from Output Area W00003578 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA4 0TU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA4 0TU.
272
50
£ 41,800 /yr
45%
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 SA4 0TU — age 50, 97% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £222k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA4 0TU. The average age is 50.1. 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
£ 165,000
5 sales · Mean £ 176,500
Detached
£ 177,500
2 sales · Mean £ 177,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA4 0TU has low crime rates — 14 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bied in Hand0.1 km
- BIRD IN HAND0.1 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Swyddfa'r Post Fforest 0.3 km
- FFOREST POST OFFICE0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontarddulais1.2 km
- Llangennech3.9 km
- Bynea6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bird-in-Hand0.1 km
- Bird-in-Hand0.1 km
- Llanedi Road0.3 km
- Llanedi Road0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA40TU · Data under Open Government Licence