SA16 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwscwm Road, 0.1km from Achddu in Burry Port. Administratively it sits within Pembrey ward and the Llanelli constituency.
For families considering a move, SA16 0BS represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area W00003821 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GWSCWM ROAD, SA16 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWSCWM ROAD, SA16 0BS.
328
49
£ 35,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SA16 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA16 0BS. The average age is 48.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 212,500
18 sales · Mean £ 202,163
Semi-Detached
£ 136,250
4 sales · Mean £ 130,375
Terraced
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA16 0BS has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Carmarthenshire Coffee Company0.8 km
- Jenkins Bakery0.8 km
- Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop0.9 km
- Cozy Coffee0.8 km
- Jenkins Bakery0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- BURRY PORT RFC1.0 km
- Clwb ac Ystafell Ddarllen Porth Tywyn0.9 km
- Clwb Rygbi Porth Tywyn 1.0 km
- Coasting Pilot0.8 km
- Gwesty Caulfield's0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cozy Coffee Ltd0.8 km
- Nik the Greek @ Whitfords0.8 km
- Surf Cafe0.8 km
- The Phoenix0.9 km
- Caffi Lolfa0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Co-operative Food Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Atlantis Chip Shop0.8 km
- Laurians Cafe & Fish Bar0.9 km
- Peppinos0.8 km
- Shamz Spice0.9 km
- Shemla Balti0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pembrey & Burry Port0.9 km
- Kidwelly6.5 km
- Llanelli6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Isfryn0.0 km
- Bro Deri0.1 km
- Gwscwm Park0.2 km
- Gwscwm Park0.3 km
- Capel Jerusalem0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA160BS · Data under Open Government Licence