Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

SA16 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA16 0AW.

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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 0AW 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 41, SA16 0AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA16 0AW is 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. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0AW 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 0AW. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around SA16 0AW is moderate at 59 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 offences81
Public order14
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary7

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 RFC0.9 km
  • Clwb ac Ystafell Ddarllen Porth Tywyn0.6 km
  • Clwb Golff Ashburnam0.4 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 Ltd0.5 km
  • CRAZIE CREPES CAFE0.5 km
  • Nik the Greek @ Whitfords0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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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 Ashburnham0.6 km
  • ASHBURNHAM HOTEL0.6 km
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Supermarkets

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

12 nearby
  • Atlantis Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Laurians Cafe & Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Peppinos0.5 km
  • Shamz Spice0.8 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 Pantycelyn0.0 km
  • Heol Pantycelyn0.0 km
  • Heol Elfed0.1 km
  • Heol Elfed0.1 km
  • Tirwaun0.2 km