Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

OCEAN VIEW, SA16 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OCEAN VIEW, SA16 0DN.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates SA16 0DN — age 49, 93% ownership, 6% 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 down 19.8% year-on-year.

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

SA16 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ocean View, 0.2km from Graig Capel in Burry Port. Administratively it sits within Pembrey ward and the Llanelli constituency.

For families considering a move, SA16 0DN represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.8% 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 0DN 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 0DN. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 85,000

3 sales · Mean £ 99,000

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

SA16 0DN has low crime rates — 15 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Gorsaf Betrol Chivers Corner0.9 km
  • CHIVERS CORNER SERVICE STATION0.9 km
  • Carmarthenshire Coffee Company0.9 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.9 km
  • Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • BURRY PORT RFC0.9 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Porth Tywyn 0.9 km
  • Coasting Pilot0.9 km
  • Gwesty Caulfield's0.9 km
  • Hope & Anchor0.9 km
  • + 7 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 Group0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port1.0 km
  • Llanelli6.4 km
  • Kidwelly6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Capel Jerusalem0.2 km
  • Capel Jerusalem0.3 km
  • Achddu0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Crescent0.3 km