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.
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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Population8,199
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Avg Age48
payments
Avg Income£ 32,400 /yr
work
Employed41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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3/10family_restroomFamily
7/10favoriteHealth
3/10workEmployment
2/10diversity_3Diversity
3/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
10/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
7/10psychology
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
mapGeographic Location
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
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Area Profile: SA16 · Data under Open Government Licence