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Llanelli West

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About

Llanelli West encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods and industrial heritage, situated on the northern shore of the Loughor Estuary. The area is defined by its coastal location and historical ties to the tinplate and steel industries, with some former works now repurposed. The flat, low-lying landscape is marked by waterways and the expansive views across the estuary towards the Gower Peninsula, creating a distinctive, open environment.

The Millennium Coastal Park forms a significant green corridor along the waterfront, providing a continuous path for walking and cycling. Residential streets, largely consisting of post-war housing, are arranged in a practical grid pattern. The area's social and commercial heart is focused around the district of Bynea, which sits adjacent to the main road and rail links connecting to Swansea.

Area overview

On average Llanelli West has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanelli West is £42,397 per year. Llanelli West is home to around 7,435 people, with a population density of about 502.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanelli West Population
7,435
Population density
502.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.43(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.7(+155%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.87(+22%)
Public order
11.03(+34%)
Shoplifting
8.47(+32%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,947
93.44%
Other White
267
3.59%
Other Asian
48
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.46%
Chinese
22
0.3%
Total population: 7,435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,038
32.66%
No qualifications
1,143
18.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,079
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
975
15.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
461
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 6,240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,419
42.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,007
30.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
463
13.99%
Social rents from council
257
7.77%
Other forms of private rent
78
2.36%
Total households: 3,309

Property prices in Llanelli West

Median price£178,998
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £268K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £178,998 (about £178 per square foot) in Llanelli West area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanelli West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£325,000£236
Semi-Detached29£195,000£204
Terraced45£154,000£144
Flats1£105,000£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanelli West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanelli West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,500£80,000£124,000£105,000
2017£249,995£68,000£130,000£99,995
2018£216,000£63,000£128,748£108,500
2019£219,995£73,500£135,000£107,000
2020£182,000£62,500£141,500£108,250
2021£345,000£112,793£153,500£129,500
2022£259,000£66,500£170,500£141,250
2023£399,999£63,180£185,000£131,500
2024£367,500£86,500£170,000£134,250
2025£261,500£105,000£191,125£152,000
2026£465,000£178,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanelli West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanelli West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£119£149£168
2017£149£79£154£105
2018£176£72£149£109
2019£182£104£164£153
2020£175£81£144£103
2021£174£111£156£125
2022£206£108£188£132
2023£250£117£191£119
2024£255£161£181£130
2025£243£128£208£143
2026£238£186£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanelli West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanelli West in the last year.

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.