Padel in Llanelli — Market Opportunity

Population
50K
padelnomics Score
67/100
Nearest Court
14.7km
Catchment
509K
Key takeaway: Llanelli is a prime greenfield opportunity — zero local competition, a meaningful catchment population, and demand signals that justify a first-mover investment.

Market Opportunity

Llanelli currently has no padel venue. The nearest court is 14.7 km away. With a padelnomics Score of 67/100 and 50K residents, this page breaks down the location profile, supply gap, and investment ranges for a padel project here.

The catchment area (25 km radius) has 509K residents, so the real market potential extends well beyond the municipal boundary. Currently, 8 venues serve this area (1.6 per 100K residents). The 404 tennis courts within 25 km point to an established racquet sport culture — tennis players are typically the fastest adopters of padel.

Location Profile

Llanelli is located in United Kingdom with a population of 50K. With 404 tennis courts in a 25 km radius, there is existing racquet sport infrastructure — padel ventures in such areas benefit from a sports-oriented demographic that sees padel as a complement or alternative to tennis.

Our data confidence for Llanelli is 50%. The score incorporates population data, venue density, and distance to the nearest existing court.

Investment Snapshot

A padel project in Llanelli typically falls within these ranges:

  • CAPEX (4 courts, indoor): EUR 500,000–900,000 depending on construction method, land situation, and fit-out
  • CAPEX (2 courts, outdoor): EUR 120,000–250,000 as a lean entry point
  • Nearest existing venue: 14.7 km away (8 venues within 25 km)
  • Supply gap: Moderate coverage — 1.6 venues per 100K residents

Use the financial planner to adjust court count, construction costs, pricing, and occupancy to your specific situation and model different scenarios.

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FAQ

Is there a padel court in Llanelli?

No — Llanelli currently has no padel venue. The nearest court is 14.7 km away. Within the 25 km catchment, there are 8 venues.

Is Llanelli a good place for a padel facility?

The padelnomics Score of 67/100 evaluates investment potential based on population, supply gaps, accessibility, and sports culture. A score above 65 signals strong potential — Llanelli ranks among the most attractive greenfield locations. Use the financial planner to model your specific scenario.

How many people live near Llanelli?

The 25 km catchment around Llanelli has 509K residents. This catchment defines the real market potential — padel players typically travel up to 20–30 minutes to reach a venue. Currently, 8 venues serve this market (1.6 per 100K residents).

How much does it cost to build a padel facility?

Costs depend heavily on court count, construction type, and location. As a rough guide: 2 outdoor courts run EUR 120,000–250,000, while 4 indoor courts cost EUR 500,000–900,000. Use the financial planner to build a detailed financial model for Llanelli — including construction costs, operating expenses, and revenue projections.

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See also: United Kingdom market overview