Heol Ystrad Cydweli, Carmarthenshire
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (SA17), about 220 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 47202799.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, D: 10, E: 5, F: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Carmarthenshire costs £2,351 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 9% to 94% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kidwelly, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Meddygfa Minafon, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1900-1929 (8); before 1900 (6); 1930-1949 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17); rented (private) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Carmarthenshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,351 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,567 | £1,829 | £2,090 | £2,351 | £2,874 | £3,396 | £3,919 | £4,702 | £5,486 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (55% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 100 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| SA17 4TN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| SA17 4SU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 |
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 14 m and 19 m above sea level (17 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA17 4SU | 100% | 9% | 9% | 0% |
| SA17 4TN | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kidwelly 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Ferryside 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Pembrey and Burry Port 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coach House Kidwelly | 40 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 76.5 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meddygfa Minafon | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kidwelly Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Prince Philip Hospital | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Police station | Dyfed & Powys Police Burry Port Police Station | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Kidwelly Cashzone | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,080 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parc Stephens 7.6 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,730 m² | 310 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 210 m north-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 210 m north-west |
| Kidwelly Town Gate & Defences | Scheduled monument | 370 m north-west |
| The Town Gate | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Kidwelly Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 460 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Kidwelly Medieval Town (Part of) | Scheduled monument | 480 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Castell Cydweli / Kidwelly Castle | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed Bâch | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Cwm Hêd | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Coed Mawr | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Allt Cunedda | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| King's Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Pastoun Scar | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 31 | 36 |
5 of the street's 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Carmarthenshire: see them on the Carmarthenshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y Castell English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Gwenllian Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIDWELLY BED & BREAKFAST SA17 4SU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kidwelly Deli SA17 4SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Jan 2024 |
| The Iron Griddle Co SA17 4TA | Mobile caterer | 160 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| GOLDEN DRAGON SA17 4UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2019 |
| PLOUGH & HARROW SA17 4UD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2019 |
| THE LORD NELSON SA17 4UD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Sterling Petroleum Ltd SA17 4TA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Busy Bugs Day Nursery SA17 4TA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Ysgol y Castell SA17 4TR | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Twts Y Castell SA17 4TR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd SA17 4TW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Tammy's Treats SA17 4TQ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| PBP Foodbank and Commmunity Fridge SA17 4TA | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2023 |
| KIDWELLY RUGBY CLUB SA17 4UH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2018 |
| WAH YUEN SA17 4UU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Mar 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Clos Yr Helyg (15); On or near Lady Street (11); On or near Abbey Street (5); On or near Alstred Street (4); On or near Supermarket (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 25% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 14 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Causeway Street · Monksford Close · Abbey Street · Lady Street · Banc Pendre · Clos yr Helyg · Clos yr Helyg · Vicarage Lane · Stockwell Forge · Morfa Lane · Bridge Street · Maes y Parc
All the streets in SA17 and across Carmarthenshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.