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Llanelli, United Kingdom
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Llanelli is a mid-size city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 49,591. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 49,591 |
| Population Density | 48 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.6820°, -4.1619° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.5 inches (1,206 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,504 |
| Median Age | 46.6 years |
About Llanelli
Llanelli is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 49,591. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Llanelli vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Llanelli vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,504 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,504 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $914 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,513 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 62.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,529 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,188 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 70.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.3% |
| Housing Units | 19,836 |
Property Tax
Climate in Llanelli
Llanelli has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1463 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1,027.3 sq mi (2,660.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6820°N, 4.1619°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Llanelli has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.3% |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 47.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,027.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 62.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
Colleges & Universities in Llanelli
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleg Sir Gâr, Job's Well | College | - | , |
| Coleg Sir Gâr, Pibwrlwyd | College | - | , |
| Trinity College, Carmarthen | University | - | , |
| UWTSD - Y Deri | University | - | , |
| UWTSD - Y Strad | University | - | , |
| UWTSD Cynefin | University | - | , |
Schools in Llanelli
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewi Sant C.P. School | - | - | - | - |
| Bigyn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Bryn Teg | - | - | - | - |
| Penygaer School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Pen Rhos | - | - | - | - |
| Heol Goffa School | - | - | - | - |
| Flying Start Carmarthenshire | - | - | - | - |
| Halfway C.P. School | - | - | - | - |
| St John Lloyd R C School | - | - | - | - |
| St Michael's School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Old Road C.P. School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol y Strade | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Y Felin | - | - | - | - |
| Dafen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Swiss Valley Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maes-y-Morfa Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bryngwyn Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Brynsierfel | - | - | - | - |
| Stebonheath C.P. School | - | - | - | - |
| Bryn Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Coedcae Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Pentip Voluntary Aided Church in Wales School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Llanelli
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL:UK Radio | afrobeat, asian urban hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Easy 50s | - | MP3 | |
| RustRadio | metal | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Llanelli
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amgueddfa Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire Museum | ||||
| Dinefwr Castle Museum | ||||
| Dylan Thomas Centre | ||||
| Egypt Centre | ||||
| Glynn Vivian Art Gallery | ||||
| Heritage Centre | ||||
| Kidwelly Industrial Museum | ||||
| National Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Oriel Science | ||||
| Parc Howard Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum Collections Centre | ||||
| Swansea Museum Tramway Centre |
Libraries in Llanelli
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammanford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brynhyfryd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burry Port Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmarthen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorseinon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gowerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gowerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Killay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanelli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llywnhendy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oystermouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penlan Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Learning Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| School Learning Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sketty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Wales Miner's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Carmarthen Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Llanelli
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanelli Indoor Market | |||||
| Swansea Market |
Hotels in Llanelli
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Llanelli
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Llanelli
32 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Llanelli
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Llanelli
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Llanelli
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Llanelli
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Llanelli
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Llanelli
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Llanelli
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Llanelli
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Llanelli
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Llanelli
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Llanelli
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Llanelli
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Llanelli
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Llanelli
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Llanelli
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Aberporth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bethesda | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crymych Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gorrel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lundy Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pembrey West Wales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Llanelli
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ann Street Post Office | |
| Bryn Post Office | |
| Dafen Post Office | |
| Llanelli Docks Post Office | |
| Llwynhendy Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Llanelli
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic Therapy & Rehab Services | ||
| Mumbles Clinic | ||
| Mumbles Podiatry | ||
| The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Llanelli
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adulam Chapel | |
| Bethel Baptist Chapel | |
| Capel Newydd | |
| Capel Y Bryn | |
| Christadelphian Hall | |
| Elim Pentecostal Church | |
| Evangelistic Hall | |
| Felinfoel Baptistery | |
| Hall Street Methodist Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Hope Baptist Church | |
| King's Church Llanelli | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Llanelli Free Evangelical Church | |
| Moriah Baptist Chapel | |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church | |
| Siloah Independent Chapel | |
| Soar Baptist Chapel | |
| St Elli Church | |
| St Michael and All Angels |
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What is the population of Llanelli?
Llanelli has a population of 49,591 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 1,027.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Llanelli expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,504, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,529 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Llanelli?
Llanelli has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches.
How is the job market in Llanelli?
Llanelli has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $914. There are 4,513 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Llanelli?
The median home value in Llanelli is $250,529. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,188. The homeownership rate is 70.7%.
How are the schools in Llanelli?
31.3% of adults in Llanelli hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Llanelli?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Llanelli is 3% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.7% of the population are military veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability.