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About

Hendy is a community located in the Llanelli Rural area of Carmarthenshire, positioned just north of the town of Pontarddulais. The area is primarily residential, with housing estates and local services situated along the main A4138 road. Its landscape is characterised by the nearby Loughor estuary to the south and areas of mixed farmland, contributing to a settled, village atmosphere.

A notable local feature is the Gorslas Lime Kiln, a scheduled ancient monument that speaks to the area's industrial past. The ward is also home to the Felinfoel Brewery, one of the oldest in Wales, which has operated in the locality for generations. Community life is centred around local schools, shops, and sporting facilities, including rugby and football clubs.

Area overview

On average Hendy has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hendy is £49,284 per year. Hendy is home to around 3,205 people, with a population density of about 342.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hendy Population
3,205
Population density
342.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.47(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.3(-28%)
Public order
4.06(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.06(-69%)
Drugs
2.81(+8%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,063
95.57%
Other White
51
1.59%
Indian
15
0.47%
Irish
14
0.44%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
0.37%
Total population: 3,205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
920
35.53%
Level 3 (A level)
469
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
418
16.15%
No qualifications
368
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
217
8.38%
Total 16+ residents: 2,589

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
565
41.03%
Owns with a mortgage
520
37.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
133
9.66%
Social rents from council
104
7.55%
Other social rented
27
1.96%
Total households: 1,377

Property prices in Hendy

Median price£213,500
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £296K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £213,500 (about £223 per square foot) in Hendy area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hendy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£305,000£259
Semi-Detached19£187,000£197
Terraced7£150,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hendy

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hendy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,498£124,950£79,000
2017£186,000£135,000£99,995
2018£180,000£130,500£109,995
2019£225,000£136,500£90,500
2020£260,000£150,000£90,000
2021£302,995£142,500£121,750
2022£289,000£164,750£134,750
2023£350,000£163,750£150,000
2024£302,000£176,500£160,000
2025£326,000£166,000£148,000
2026£240,000£230,000£137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hendy.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hendy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143£170£111
2017£170£153£170
2018£169£179£155
2019£185£146£101
2020£190£157£93
2021£216£176£160
2022£235£179£140
2023£253£194£227
2024£250£222£152
2025£250£173£161
2026£253£203£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hendy.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hendy in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hendy

Is Hendy safe?

Hendy records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hendy?

The median sale price in Hendy is £213,500 (about £223 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Hendy?

Hendy scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hendy sits around rank 1,468 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hendy?

The average household income in Hendy is around £49,284 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hendy?

Hendy is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gareth Thomas (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.