SA16 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mansel Street, 0.3km from Porth Tywyn in Burry Port. Administratively it sits within Burry Port ward and the Llanelli constituency.
For families considering a move, SA16 0BB represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 100.0% 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area W00003400 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANSEL STREET, SA16 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANSEL STREET, SA16 0BB.
325
44
£ 35,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA16 0BB 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA16 0BB — age 44, 81% ownership, 18% 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 up 100.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA16 0BB. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 127,500
4 sales · Mean £ 146,250
Terraced
£ 95,000
5 sales · Mean £ 94,599
Detached
£ 246,000
2 sales · Mean £ 246,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA16 0BB is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Gorsaf Betrol Chivers Corner0.7 km
- CHIVERS CORNER SERVICE STATION0.7 km
- Carmarthenshire Coffee Company0.3 km
- Jenkins Bakery0.3 km
- Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Super Palace0.7 km
- Super Palace0.7 km
- Atlantis Chip Shop0.3 km
- Laurians Cafe & Fish Bar0.4 km
- Peppinos0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- BURRY PORT RFC0.5 km
- Clwb ac Ystafell Ddarllen Porth Tywyn0.4 km
- Clwb Golff Ashburnam0.9 km
- Clwb Rygbi Porth Tywyn 0.5 km
- Coasting Pilot0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cozy Coffee Ltd0.3 km
- CRAZIE CREPES CAFE0.7 km
- Nik the Greek @ Whitfords0.3 km
- Surf Cafe0.3 km
- The Phoenix0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.3 km
- Co-operative Food Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pembrey & Burry Port0.4 km
- Llanelli6.3 km
- Kidwelly7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Stepney Road0.1 km
- Elkington Road0.1 km
- Mansel Street0.1 km
- Park Terrace0.1 km
- Park Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SA160BB · Data under Open Government Licence