Sandy, covering the Elli, Hengoed, Lliedi and Tyisha neighbourhoods of Llanelli, is a well-connected and affordable part of Carmarthenshire that suits families, first-time buyers and anyone wanting good value without sacrificing convenience. Living costs run consistently below the UK average across all four neighbourhoods, with groceries, transport and council tax all cheaper than the national figure. Crime rates sit below average too, and several areas have seen further falls, making this a genuinely safe place to settle. Schools are a real strength here. Each neighbourhood has primary schools within easy reach, often including Welsh-medium options, and secondary provision sits close by in most cases. Healthcare is equally well covered, with GPs, dentists and pharmacies available locally throughout, plus a hospital in Elli. Getting around is straightforward thanks to good A-road and M4 access, a bus station in Lliedi, cycle routes and footways in Tyisha, and a nearby railway station serving Hengoed, so you're never far from wider transport links even where provision within a neighbourhood itself is limited. House prices vary across the suburb, giving buyers options at different budgets. Tyisha offers the most affordable entry point, with terraced homes averaging £114,000, while Lliedi sits in the middle ground with detached homes around £270,850 and terraces from £138,900. Elli commands the highest prices thanks to strong local demand across detached, semi-detached and terraced properties. Despite these differences, all four neighbourhoods share a settled, community-focused feel, with steady populations of families, professionals and long-term tenants, plus a good range of pubs, restaurants and everyday amenities either on the doorstep or just beyond each boundary.