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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

SA148EU

Llethri Road

SA148LP

Maescanner Road

SA148LU

Dafen and Felinfoel

SA148LW

Bryngwyn Road

SA148QD

Llethri Road

SA148SQ

Clos Cefn Brith

SA148PH

Bryngaer

SA148AG

Pen Y Gaer Cottages

SA148AW

Heol Daniel

SA148AR

Cae Glas

SA148BX

Heol Penprys

SA148PN

Bryngolau

SA148LQ

Heol Aur

SA148SW

Tir Capel

SA154LG

Rhandirfelen

SA153SS

Maes Golau

Data Sources

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