Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

ELKINGTON PARK, SA16 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELKINGTON PARK, SA16 0AU.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA16 0AU — age 46, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, SA16 0AU represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k, down 5.2% 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area W00010001 (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 0AU. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 206,250

4 sales · Mean £ 206,250

Semi-Detached

£ 179,995

3 sales · Mean £ 173,998

Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

SA16 0AU has low crime rates — 45 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 offences96
Public order15
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Gorsaf Betrol Chivers Corner0.9 km
  • CHIVERS CORNER SERVICE STATION0.9 km
  • Carmarthenshire Coffee Company0.4 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.4 km
  • Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Super Palace0.9 km
  • Super Palace0.9 km
  • Atlantis Chip Shop0.4 km
  • Laurians Cafe & Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Peppinos0.4 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Ashburnham0.9 km
  • ASHBURNHAM HOTEL0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • BURRY PORT RFC0.7 km
  • Clwb ac Ystafell Ddarllen Porth Tywyn0.5 km
  • Clwb Golff Ashburnam0.7 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Porth Tywyn 0.7 km
  • Coasting Pilot0.5 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Cozy Coffee Ltd0.4 km
  • CRAZIE CREPES CAFE0.7 km
  • Nik the Greek @ Whitfords0.4 km
  • Surf Cafe0.4 km
  • The Phoenix0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port0.6 km
  • Llanelli6.5 km
  • Kidwelly6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Elkington Road0.1 km
  • Park Terrace0.1 km
  • Park Terrace0.1 km
  • Elkington Road0.2 km
  • Pemberton Avenue0.2 km