Area Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

SA16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SA16 postcode area.

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Population

8,199

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 32,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

SA16 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £162k. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.

home £162,940 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA16 is a postcode district in Carmarthenshire, Wales, covering 257 active and 27 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SA16 (23%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (17%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SA16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SA16 are around £162k, down 4.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SA16 at 245 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SA16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences982
Anti-social behaviour265
Criminal damage and arson216
Public order180
Other theft79

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Premier Burry Port Stores
  • Archfarchnad CK
  • Beach Front Ice Cream Shop
  • Carmarthenshire Coffee Company
  • Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • BURRY PORT RFC
  • Clwb ac Ystafell Ddarllen Porth Tywyn
  • Clwb Golff Ashburnam
  • Clwb Hwylio Porth Tywyn
  • Clwb Rygbi Porth Tywyn
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group
  • Co-operative Food Ltd
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • CRAZIE CREPES CAFE
  • FORMULA 1 BAR
  • Harbour Light Tearoom and B&B
  • Ice Cream Kiosk
  • Naz Rasoi
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Peppinos
  • Shamz Spice
  • Shemla Balti
  • Super Palace
  • Tecawê Burry Port
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • ADELINE GUEST HOUSE
  • Gwesty'r Ashburnham
  • Tŷ Llety Four Seasons
  • ADELINE GUEST HOUSE
  • ASHBURNHAM HOTEL
  • + 1 more