Postcode insights

SA14 8AP

Dan Y Cwm

Dafen and Felinfoel

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Detailed insights for SA14 8AP

Overview

Postcode SA14 8AP is located in an urban city, within the Dafen and Felinfoel ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Dafen & Felin-foel area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dafen & Felin-foel is £41,311 per year. The nearest station is Llanelli, about 1.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Dafen & Felin-foel has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 360 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Dafen & Felin-foel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.6%

Approximately 23.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dafen & Felin-foel is £41,311 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA14 8AP.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanelli located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
5,529.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.14(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.5(+220%)
Drugs
14.1(+444%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.44(-20%)
Public order
10.44(+27%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
88.89%
Other Asian
9
3.45%
Other White
6
2.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.92%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.53%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
33.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
19.69%
Level 3 (A level)
31
16.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.92%
Apprenticeship
14
7.25%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
34.55%
Owns with a mortgage
29
26.36%
Social rents from council
24
21.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.82%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.64%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Dafen and Felinfoel

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £173K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Dafen and Felinfoel area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dafen and Felinfoel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£212,500£211
Semi-Detached22£156,000£169
Terraced15£125,000£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dafen and Felinfoel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dafen and Felinfoel.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138,750£102,500£73,250
2017£155,500£90,000£76,500
2018£159,500£96,500£90,000
2019£160,000£106,498£87,500
2020£217,500£125,000£92,000
2021£163,750£114,000£98,000
2022£252,750£137,500£126,925
2023£397,498£141,500£121,500
2024£142,000£142,500£140,000
2025£280,000£150,000£125,000
2026£165,000£130,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dafen and Felinfoel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dafen and Felinfoel.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141£109£78
2017£141£109£85
2018£148£102£105
2019£144£122£97
2020£154£118£95
2021£168£119£112
2022£195£152£163
2023£183£150£128
2024£188£148£145
2025£202£174£135
2026£173£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dafen and Felinfoel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dafen and Felinfoel in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA14 8AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA14 8AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202526, Heol Daniel, Llanelli, SA14 8AWTerracedFreehold£117,000
04 Sept 202526, Maes Golau, Llanelli, SA15 3STTerracedFreehold£72,500
21 Jul 202528, Maes Golau, Llanelli, SA15 3STTerracedFreehold£77,000
30 Jan 202658, Brynheulog, Llanelli, SA14 8AESemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
12 Feb 20265, Brynheulog, Llanelli, SA14 8AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the SA14 8AP postcode area, located within Dafen & Felin-foel, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA14 8AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Y FelinWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBryngwyn Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableDafen Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA14 8AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA14 8AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMaesgolau StoreMaes Golau, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3STWalking directions to Maesgolau Store
0.2 miPanteg StoresPant-Teg, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3TEWalking directions to Panteg Stores
0.2 miLondisPant-Teg, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3TFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCo-op FoodGlanlliedi, Felinfoel, SA14 8BBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miHundal StoresBryn Elli, Carmarthenshire, SA14 8PWWalking directions to Hundal Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA14 8AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nysia Evans

Dafen and Felinfoel - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Rob Evans

Dafen and Felinfoel - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nia Griffith

Llanelli - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCarmarthenshireW06000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLlanelliW07000098
WardDafen and FelinfoelW05001189
ParishLlanelli RuralW04000988
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dafen & Felin-foelW02000161
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 020CW01000655
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA14 8AP

Is SA14 8AP (Dafen & Felin-foel) safe?

The area around SA14 8AP records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near SA14 8AP?

The median sale price around SA14 8AP in Dafen & Felin-foel is £145,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA14 8AP?

There are 13 schools close to SA14 8AP, including Ysgol Y Felin, Bryngwyn Comprehensive School and Dafen Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA14 8AP?

SA14 8AP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 360 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA14 8AP (Dafen & Felin-foel) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Llanelli covering SA14 8AP is Nia Griffith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nysia Evans (Labour Party) and Rob Evans (Labour Party).

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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.