The Willows Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
5 addresses across 1 postcode (SA15), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47206488.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 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 C; Band D in Carmarthenshire costs £2,351 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Llanelli, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Parc Howard, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ash Grove Medical Centre, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 193 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 C (29% of about 720 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
None of the 10 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA15 3EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Llanelli 393,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bynea 2,720 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Pembrey and Burry Port 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roland Avenue Llanelli | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Llanelli Bus Station Stand 1 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Inn Llanelli Central West Car Park | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 65.9 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ash Grove Medical Centre | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gravells Pharmacy | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Prince Philip Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Llanelli Police Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cash machine 24-26 Cowell Street Halifax | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parc Howard 12 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 90 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,730 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Raby Furnace, a listed building (Grade II*), 480 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 64 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Raby Furnace | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Raby's Furnace | Scheduled monument | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Parc Howard | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Old Castle motte | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Parish Church of St. Ellyw | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Tabernacle Chapel including forecourt Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| 24 Vaughan St / Bridge St | Listed building, Grade I | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Stradey Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Capel Isaf Cemetery | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tre-Beddrod Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Cwm Ty-du | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Stradey Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| North Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Cefn Padraig | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Tywyn Bâch | Beach | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentip Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ffwrnes Welsh medium | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Old Road English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Y Strade Welsh medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pen Rhos Welsh and English | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Penygaer English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Dewi Sant Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Bigyn English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Stebonheath English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Coedcae School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FURNACE UNITED RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB SA15 4HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 4 Good | 25 Jan 2018 |
| FURNACE STORES SA15 4HR | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Dec 2023 |
| COLLIERS ARMS SA15 4HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Stradey Arms (Bwyd o'r Galon) SA15 4ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Stradey Park House SA15 3DP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2019 |
| The Cake Tin Trailer SA15 4ES | Other catering premises | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ashley Court Care Home SA15 3DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| LLANELLI TENNIS AND SQUASH CLUB SA15 4BT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2019 |
| LLANELLI CRICKET CLUB SA15 4BT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Hwyl a Sbri SA15 3DP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 May 2024 |
| Frankie's Kitchen SA15 3BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2019 |
| SNA Late Shop SA15 3BP | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2024 |
| S&S Catering SA15 3LF | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2022 |
| LOTUS HOUSE CHINESE TAKE AWAY SA15 3BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Mar 2025 |
| PENTIP VA PRIMARY SCHOOL SA15 3BL | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Willows (4); On or near New Road (3); On or near Roland Avenue (3); On or near Brettenham Street (2); On or near Stradey Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 8 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SA15 3EA: 5 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Chapman Street · Luton Terrace · Miles Street · Pryce Street · Brettenham Street · New Road · Belvedere Road · Stradey Road · Roland Avenue · Spowart Avenue · Hillside · Cae Delyn Close
All the streets in SA15 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.