Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

HEOL ELFED, SA16 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL ELFED, SA16 0AL.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA16 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SA16 0AL is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA16 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Elfed, 0.2km from Furnace in Burry Port. Administratively it sits within Pembrey ward and the Llanelli constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA16 0AL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SA16 0AL are sourced from Output Area W00003828 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA16 0AL. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 105,000

18 sales · Mean £ 120,216

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA16 0AL has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Public order15
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Carmarthenshire Coffee Company0.5 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.5 km
  • Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop0.6 km
  • Cozy Coffee0.5 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Ashburnham0.7 km
  • ASHBURNHAM HOTEL0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • BURRY PORT RFC0.9 km
  • Clwb ac Ystafell Ddarllen Porth Tywyn0.6 km
  • Clwb Golff Ashburnam0.4 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Porth Tywyn 0.9 km
  • Coasting Pilot0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Cozy Coffee Ltd0.5 km
  • CRAZIE CREPES CAFE0.5 km
  • Nik the Greek @ Whitfords0.5 km
  • Surf Cafe0.5 km
  • The Phoenix0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Atlantis Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Laurians Cafe & Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Peppinos0.5 km
  • Shamz Spice0.7 km
  • Shemla Balti0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port0.6 km
  • Llanelli6.7 km
  • Kidwelly6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Heol Elfed0.0 km
  • Heol Elfed0.0 km
  • Heol Pantycelyn0.1 km
  • Heol Pantycelyn0.1 km
  • Pemberton Avenue0.2 km