Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

MUMBLES HEAD PARK, SA16 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUMBLES HEAD PARK, SA16 0DJ.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA16 0DJ — age 54, 91% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.

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

SA16 0DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mumbles Head Park, 0.4km from Pembrey in Pembrey. Administratively it sits within Pembrey ward and the Llanelli constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 4.5% 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area W00003817 (shared with 17 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 0DJ. The average age is 54.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 292,500

15 sales · Mean £ 290,996

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

SA16 0DJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents 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 offences5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Beach Front Ice Cream Shop1.0 km
  • Beach Front Ice Cream Shop1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • ADELINE GUEST HOUSE0.5 km
  • ADELINE GUEST HOUSE0.5 km
  • Gwesty'r Ashburnham0.8 km
  • ASHBURNHAM HOTEL0.8 km
  • Tŷ Llety Four Seasons0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ship Aground Inn0.7 km
  • SHIP AGROUND INN0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Pembrey Inn0.5 km
  • PEMBREY INN0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port1.9 km
  • Kidwelly5.7 km
  • Llanelli7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Illtyd`s Rise0.3 km
  • St Illtyd's Church0.4 km
  • St Illtyd`s Rise0.4 km
  • St Illtyd's Church0.4 km
  • Randell Square0.5 km