Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

GWSCWM ROAD, SA16 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWSCWM ROAD, SA16 0BT.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SA16 0BT 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 50.0% year-on-year.

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

SA16 0BT 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 0BT 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 50.0% 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 0BT are sourced from Output Area W00003821 (shared with 18 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 0BT. 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

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

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 135,500

6 sales · Mean £ 140,000

Detached

£ 280,000

5 sales · Mean £ 298,750

Terraced

£ 112,000

1 sales · Mean £ 112,000

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

SA16 0BT has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Drugs2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Carmarthenshire Coffee Company0.7 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.8 km
  • Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop0.8 km
  • Cozy Coffee0.7 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • BURRY PORT RFC0.9 km
  • Clwb ac Ystafell Ddarllen Porth Tywyn0.9 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Porth Tywyn 0.9 km
  • Coasting Pilot0.8 km
  • Gwesty Caulfield's0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cozy Coffee Ltd0.7 km
  • Nik the Greek @ Whitfords0.7 km
  • Surf Cafe0.7 km
  • The Phoenix0.8 km
  • Caffi Lolfa0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Atlantis Chip Shop0.8 km
  • Laurians Cafe & Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Peppinos0.7 km
  • Shamz Spice0.9 km
  • Shemla Balti0.8 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port0.9 km
  • Kidwelly6.5 km
  • Llanelli6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bro Deri0.0 km
  • Isfryn0.1 km
  • Gwscwm Park0.2 km
  • Gwscwm Park0.3 km
  • Achddu0.3 km