Postcode insights

SA15 4SA

Heol Ynys Y Cwm

Hengoed

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Detailed insights for SA15 4SA

Overview

Postcode SA15 4SA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Hengoed ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Llanelli West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Llanelli West is £42,397 per year. The nearest station is Llanelli, about 1.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Llanelli West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 908 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Llanelli West has a high crime rate, with approximately 84 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.8%

Approximately 28.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Llanelli West is £42,397 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA15 4SA.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanelli located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
38 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.73(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.81(+143%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.5(-19%)
Public order
7.76(-6%)
Drugs
7.76(+200%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
337
96.01%
Other White
5
1.42%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.14%
Indian
2
0.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.28%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
26.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
25.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
16.49%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.71%
Apprenticeship
22
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
38.64%
Social rents from council
35
26.52%
Owns with a mortgage
26
19.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.12%
Other social rented
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Hengoed

Median price£178,998
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £245K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £178,998 (about £219 per square foot) in Hengoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £474,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hengoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£280,000£237
Semi-Detached20£184,000£250
Terraced22£156,750£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hengoed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hengoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,500£120,000£113,998
2017£223,000£129,995£108,000
2018£217,000£118,500£115,000
2019£202,500£125,000£125,000
2020£182,000£126,500£114,500
2021£335,000£143,000£127,000
2022£295,000£169,998£146,248
2023£437,500£182,000£139,000
2024£375,000£169,998£140,000
2025£247,500£180,000£156,000
2026£465,000£165,000£151,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hengoed.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hengoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£165£178
2017£149£160£160
2018£178£171£165
2019£182£177£172
2020£179£149£126
2021£208£158£147
2022£214£188£154
2023£252£220£130
2024£278£217£152
2025£254£227£204
2026£217£194£133
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hengoed.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SA15 4SA postcode area, located within Llanelli West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA15 4SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg FfwrnesWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableYsgol Gyfun Y StradeWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA15 4SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Edward Skinner

Hengoed - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Martyn Palfreman

Hengoed - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nia Griffith

Llanelli - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCarmarthenshireW06000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLlanelliW07000098
WardHengoedW05001197
ParishLlanelli RuralW04000988
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Llanelli WestW02000164
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 023FW01001925
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA15 4SA

Is SA15 4SA (Llanelli West) safe?

The area around SA15 4SA records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA15 4SA?

The median sale price around SA15 4SA in Llanelli West is £178,998 (about £219 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA15 4SA?

There are 2 schools close to SA15 4SA, including Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes and Ysgol Gyfun Y Strade. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA15 4SA?

SA15 4SA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 908 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA15 4SA (Llanelli West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Llanelli covering SA15 4SA is Nia Griffith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Edward Skinner (Labour Party) and Martyn Palfreman (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.