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Dafen and Felinfoel

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About

Dafen and Felinfoel is a ward located near Llanelli in Carmarthenshire. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates and older terraced homes. It sits on the eastern side of the Loughor Estuary, with industrial heritage tied to the former tinplate and steelworks that historically shaped the local economy. The landscape includes green spaces and gentle hills leading toward the coast.

A notable local feature is the Felinfoel Brewery, one of the oldest in Wales, which has been operating since the 19th century. The area is served by local schools and community facilities, with Dafen Park providing recreational space. Transport links include the A4138 road, connecting the ward to Llanelli town centre and wider travel routes. Residential development continues to be a defining aspect of the ward's character.

Area overview

On average Dafen and Felinfoel has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dafen and Felinfoel is £41,311 per year. Dafen and Felinfoel is home to around 5,195 people, with a population density of about 1,083.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dafen and Felinfoel Population
5,195
Population density
1,083.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.56(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.32(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.43(-35%)
Public order
8.47(-5%)
Other theft
6.16(+22%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,773
91.84%
Other White
152
2.92%
Other Asian
63
1.21%
Indian
44
0.85%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
29
0.56%
Total population: 5,197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,037
24.63%
No qualifications
1,034
24.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
665
15.8%
Level 3 (A level)
654
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
404
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 4,210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
787
35.69%
Owns with a mortgage
570
25.85%
Social rents from council
412
18.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
290
13.15%
Other social rented
91
4.13%
Total households: 2,205

Property prices in Dafen and Felinfoel

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Dafen and Felinfoel area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £340,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dafen and Felinfoel in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dafen and Felinfoel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£215,000
Semi-Detached22£148,500
Terraced17£125,000

10 years median price trend in Dafen and Felinfoel

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dafen and Felinfoel.

All postcodes in Dafen and Felinfoel

SA148PD

Cilsaig Road

SA148ST

Tawel Fan

SA154PA

Dafen and Felinfoel

SA148ND

Dafen Road

SA153TB

Maeslliedi

SA148DX

New Road

SA148NW

Exchange Row

SA148PF

Y Gaer

SA148AN

Heol Daniel

SA148BG

Ynys Wen

SA148LY

Dafen Road

SA148NY

Welsh Terrace

SA148QU

Clos Cilsaig

SA153QF

Tirynys

SA154LN

Tanyrhodyn

SA153SU

Maes Golau

SA153TF

Panteg

SA154NR

Pentrepoeth Road

SA148QF

Dafen Road

SA148RP

Dafen Road

SA148RZ

Dafen Road

SA153QA

Salem Road

SA148LL

Lon Yr Ysgol

SA148PA

Globe Row

SA153QB

Glan Yr Afon

SA154LH

Tre Buan

SA148GG

Heol Aur

SA148QY

Clos Cilsaig

SA148SB

Havard Road

SA148SG

Bryncanol

SA148SP

Tir Capel

SA148QE

Dafen Road

SA148AD

Bryn Siriol

SA148AT

Dan Yr Allt

SA148LS

New Road

SA148QZ

Clos Y Deri

SA154HP

Lon Y Dderwen

SA154NY

Dafen and Felinfoel

SA154PE

Dyffryn y Swistir

SA148SE

Gordon Road

SA148AY

Ger Y Maes

SA148AP

Dan Y Cwm

SA154LP

Long Row

SA148AF

Brynheulog

SA154PG

Parc Brynmawr

SA148PE

Cilsaig Road

SA154LT

Farmers Row

SA148HY

Millfield Road

SA148UT

Clos Ty Gwyn

SA148AE

Brynheulog

SA148BB

Glanlliedi Terrace

SA148QG

Heol Aur

SA148SD

Havard Road

SA148AS

Dolwerdd

SA148NU

North Terrace

SA154LL

Y Fron

SA154NS

Danybanc

SA154PB

Dafen and Felinfoel

SA148AU

Heol Westfa

SA148QR

Heol Cropin

SA148PL

Tirforgan

SA148PW

Brynelli

SA148QT

Llys Cilsaig

SA151QD

Capel Isaf Road

SA148SA

Havard Road

SA153PZ

Salem Road

SA148AB

Bryn Siriol

SA154LY

Y Berllan

SA148BD

Brohawddgar

SA148NS

Dafen Inn Row

SA148SR

Tir Capel

SA148WE

Heol Bryncelyn

SA148LA

Farmers Row

SA148LH

Bryngwyn Road

SA153TE

Panteg

SA154PF

Llundain Fach

SA148BH

Parkview

SA148PP

Llys Yr Onnen

SA148WG

Llys Bryngwyn

SA151HQ

Glyncoed Terrace

SA148AL

Heol Daniel

SA148QW

Heol Cropin

SA154LW

Long Row

SA148LN

Bryngwyn Road

SA148LB

Farmers Row

SA148QX

Heol Y Cloddiau

SA154LF

Pleasant View

SA148PG

Glasfryn

SA148QN

Heol Aur

SA148GJ

Clos Cae Bach

SA148HU

Llethri Road

SA148PB

Dafen Road

SA154LR

Adulam Row

SA148AA

Tros Maen

SA148LR

Maescanner Road

SA148SS

Capel Road

SA148PR

Nant Y Bryn

SA148BE

Ynys Wen

SA148SH

Bryngwyn Bach

SA148SF

Bryngwyn Bach

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.