Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

TIRWAUN, SA16 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIRWAUN, SA16 0AR.

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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 0AR 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 0AR 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. Property prices are trending up 44.2% year-on-year.

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

SA16 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tirwaun, 0.3km from Furnace in Burry Port. Administratively it sits within Pembrey ward and the Llanelli constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA16 0AR 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 44.2% 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 0AR 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 0AR. 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

£ 112,500

12 sales · Mean £ 115,203

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

SA16 0AR has low crime rates — 44 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 offences70
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Clwb Hwylio Porth Tywyn0.6 km
  • BURRY PORT YACHT CLUB0.6 km
  • BURRY PORT RFC1.0 km
  • Clwb ac Ystafell Ddarllen Porth Tywyn0.6 km
  • Clwb Golff Ashburnam0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Gwely a Brecwast ac Ystafell De Harbour Light0.6 km
  • Harbour Light Tearoom and B&B0.6 km
  • Cozy Coffee Ltd0.6 km
  • CRAZIE CREPES CAFE0.6 km
  • Nik the Greek @ Whitfords0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Carmarthenshire Coffee Company0.6 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.6 km
  • Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop0.7 km
  • Cozy Coffee0.6 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Ashburnham0.5 km
  • ASHBURNHAM HOTEL0.5 km
  • Tŷ Llety Four Seasons1.0 km
  • FOUR SEASONS GUEST HOUSE1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food Ltd0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Atlantis Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Laurians Cafe & Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Peppinos0.6 km
  • Shamz Spice0.8 km
  • Shemla Balti0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port0.7 km
  • Llanelli6.8 km
  • Kidwelly6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Heol Pantycelyn0.1 km
  • Tirwaun0.1 km
  • Heol Pantycelyn0.1 km
  • Tirwaun0.1 km
  • Brynymor0.1 km