Postcode insights

SA14 8SX

Golwg Yr Afon

Llangennech

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Detailed insights for SA14 8SX

Overview

Postcode SA14 8SX is located in an urban city, within the Llangennech ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Swiss Valley & Llangennech area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swiss Valley & Llangennech is £46,546 per year. The nearest station is Llangennech, about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Brynhyfryd Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Swiss Valley & Llangennech has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Swiss Valley & Llangennech has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.4%

Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Swiss Valley & Llangennech is £46,546 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Llangennech located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA14 8SX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Llangennech

N/A

Walking directions to Llangennech

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA14 8SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBrynhyfryd ParkSmallWalking directions to Brynhyfryd Park

Area Profile

Population
430
Population density
2,195.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.37(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.73(-48%)
Public order
6.17(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.93(-46%)
Other theft
2.24(-51%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
413
95.82%
Indian
8
1.86%
Other White
4
0.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.46%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.46%
Total population: 431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
40%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
15.52%
Level 3 (A level)
49
14.63%
No qualifications
47
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.46%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
46.82%
Owns with a mortgage
62
35.84%
Social rents from council
14
8.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.36%
Other social rented
4
2.31%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Llangennech

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £276K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £231 per square foot) in Llangennech area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llangennech over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£276,250£247
Semi-Detached17£195,000£216
Terraced12£154,250£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llangennech

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llangennech.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£115,000£97,000
2017£183,500£120,000£98,500
2018£218,500£123,975£91,750
2019£201,750£120,000£106,000
2020£232,500£126,250£115,000
2021£263,500£140,000£130,000
2022£275,000£160,000£153,000
2023£265,000£165,000£142,500
2024£275,000£175,000£150,000
2025£285,000£193,000£154,250
2026£267,500£192,500£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llangennech.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llangennech.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£134£133
2017£158£132£144
2018£169£138£108
2019£182£142£126
2020£188£148£126
2021£190£153£155
2022£242£200£157
2023£220£204£182
2024£230£195£153
2025£237£190£183
2026£251£245£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llangennech.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA14 8SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA14 8SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 20265, Clos Plas Isaf, Llanelli, SA14 8RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£146,000
17 Dec 20257, Heol Morlais, Llanelli, SA14 8SZDetachedFreehold£260,000
31 Mar 202512, Heol Morlais, Llanelli, SA14 8SZDetachedFreehold£300,000
12 Dec 202579, Hendre Road, Llanelli, SA14 8THTerracedFreehold£119,000
04 Nov 202541, Hendre Road, Llanelli, SA14 8THSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the SA14 8SX postcode area, located within Swiss Valley & Llangennech, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA14 8SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg LlangennechWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA14 8SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA14 8SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPremier - Llangennech Stores12 Heol Afon, Llangennech, SA14 8TSWalking directions to Premier - Llangennech Stores
0.4 miCo-op Food16-18 Heol Afon, Llangennech, SA14 8TSWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Member of parliament

Nia Griffith

Llanelli - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCarmarthenshireW06000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLlanelliW07000098
WardLlangennechW05001209
ParishLlangennechW04000989
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Swiss Valley & LlangennechW02000160
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 019AW01000690
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SA14 8SX

Is SA14 8SX (Swiss Valley & Llangennech) safe?

The area around SA14 8SX records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SA14 8SX?

The median sale price around SA14 8SX in Swiss Valley & Llangennech is £205,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA14 8SX?

There is 1 school close to SA14 8SX, including Ysgol Gymraeg Llangennech. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA14 8SX?

The closest station to SA14 8SX is Llangennech, about 460 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA14 8SX?

SA14 8SX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,283 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA14 8SX (Swiss Valley & Llangennech) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Llanelli covering SA14 8SX is Nia Griffith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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.