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SA15 4LH

Tre Buan

Dafen and Felinfoel

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Detailed insights for SA15 4LH

Overview

Postcode SA15 4LH 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 1.8 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
18.1%
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

18.1%

Approximately 18.1% 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 SA15 4LH.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanelli located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
1,128.3 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
314
93.73%
Other White
9
2.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.6%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
31.66%
No qualifications
50
19.31%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
43.31%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.98%
Social rents from council
21
16.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.45%
Other social rented
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA15 4LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA15 4LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20255, Tre Buan, Llanelli, SA15 4LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£85,000
28 Nov 20252, Tre Buan, Llanelli, SA15 4LHTerracedFreehold£143,000
22 Aug 202513, Y Fron, Llanelli, SA15 4LLTerracedFreehold£150,000
14 Jul 20257, Rhandirfelin, Llanelli, SA15 4LGDetachedFreehold£145,000
20 Feb 202537, Long Row, Llanelli, SA15 4LWTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the SA15 4LH postcode area, located within Dafen & Felin-foel, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA15 4LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Y FelinWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableHeol Goffa SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableBryngwyn Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA15 4LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA15 4LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPanteg StoresPant-Teg, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3TEWalking directions to Panteg Stores
0.2 miLondisPant-Teg, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3TFWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miCo-op FoodGlanlliedi, Felinfoel, SA14 8BBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMaesgolau StoreMaes Golau, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3STWalking directions to Maesgolau Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA15 4LH, 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 SA15 4LH

Is SA15 4LH (Dafen & Felin-foel) safe?

The area around SA15 4LH 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 SA15 4LH?

The median sale price around SA15 4LH 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 SA15 4LH?

There are 8 schools close to SA15 4LH, including Ysgol Y Felin, Heol Goffa School and Bryngwyn Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA15 4LH?

SA15 4LH 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 SA15 4LH (Dafen & Felin-foel) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Llanelli covering SA15 4LH 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).

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.