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Dafen & Felin-foel

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About

Dafen & Felin-foel are situated on the northern outskirts of Llanelli, bordering the Loughor Estuary. The area is primarily residential and industrial, with housing estates and commercial parks developed on former industrial land. The main A4138 road runs through, connecting to the wider motorway network. The landscape is largely flat, reclaimed from the estuary, with views across the water towards the Gower Peninsula.

A notable local feature is the large Dafen industrial estate, a major employment hub. The area's history is tied to the nearby Morfa Berwig nature reserve, a section of saltmarsh and mudflats important for birdlife. The Pembrey Burrows and Cefn Sidan sands are accessible a short distance to the west, along the coast. The local community is served by its own schools and sporting facilities.

Area overview

On average Dafen & Felin-foel has None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112 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 & Felin-foel is £41,311 per year. Dafen & Felin-foel is home to around 5,195 people, with a population density of about 1,082.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dafen & Felin-foel Population
5,195
Population density
1,082.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.44(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.36(+123%)
Public order
9.05(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.66(-33%)
Drugs
7.89(+205%)
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+ (Degree)
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 & Felin-foel

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Dafen & Felin-foel area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dafen & Felin-foel 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 & Felin-foel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£280,000
Terraced15£130,000
Semi-Detached22£146,000

10 years median price trend in Dafen & Felin-foel

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dafen & Felin-foel.

All postcodes in Dafen & Felin-foel

SA148BG

Ynys Wen

SA151HQ

Glyncoed Terrace

SA148LY

Dafen Road

SA154LG

Rhandirfelen

SA148LW

Bryngwyn Road

SA148RP

Dafen Road

SA148QE

Dafen Road

SA148QW

Heol Cropin

SA148AY

Ger Y Maes

SA148WE

Heol Bryncelyn

SA148WG

Llys Bryngwyn

SA154HP

Lon Y Dderwen

SA148EU

Llethri Road

SA148SF

Bryngwyn Bach

SA148NW

Exchange Row

SA154PF

Llundain Fach

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.