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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
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
19.66(-46%)
Public order
5.3(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.37(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.74(-54%)
Vehicle crime
3.43(+9%)
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

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £232,750 in Hendy area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,020 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hendy 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 Hendy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£350,000
Semi-Detached17£166,000
Terraced6£130,000

10 years median price trend in Hendy

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hendy.

Data Sources

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