Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

SA16 0BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

243

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA16 0BU — age 46, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SA16 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Achddu in Burry Port. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Pembrey ward and the Llanelli constituency.

Within the SA16 district, this postcode is characterised by a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area W00010003 (shared with 8 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 0BU. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
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.

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

SA16 0BU has low crime rates — 16 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Carmarthenshire Coffee Company0.9 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.8 km
  • Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop1.0 km
  • Cozy Coffee0.9 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.8 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Ashburnham0.8 km
  • ASHBURNHAM HOTEL0.8 km
  • Tŷ Llety Four Seasons0.9 km
  • FOUR SEASONS GUEST HOUSE0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Clwb ac Ystafell Ddarllen Porth Tywyn1.0 km
  • Clwb Golff Ashburnam0.8 km
  • Coasting Pilot0.9 km
  • Hope & Anchor0.9 km
  • Neptune Hotel1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cozy Coffee Ltd0.9 km
  • Nik the Greek @ Whitfords0.9 km
  • Surf Cafe0.9 km
  • The Phoenix0.9 km
  • Caffi Lolfa0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Atlantis Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Laurians Cafe & Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Peppinos0.9 km
  • Shemla Balti0.9 km
  • Tecawê Burry Port0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port1.0 km
  • Kidwelly6.4 km
  • Llanelli6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Gwscwm Park0.1 km
  • Gwscwm Park0.1 km
  • Isfryn0.3 km
  • Gwscwm Road0.3 km
  • Gwscwm Road0.3 km