Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

ELKINGTON ROAD, SA16 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELKINGTON ROAD, SA16 0AB.

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Population

174

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA16 0AB — age 44, 94% ownership, 4% 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 14.7% year-on-year.

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

SA16 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elkington Road, 0.2km from Achddu in Burry Port. Administratively it sits within Pembrey ward and the Llanelli constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, down 14.7% 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 0AB are sourced from Output Area W00010000 (shared with 2 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 0AB. The average age is 43.9. 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

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 196,666

Terraced

£ 103,000

3 sales · Mean £ 115,500

Detached

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 220,333

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

SA16 0AB has low crime rates — 27 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order5
Other crime4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Gorsaf Betrol Chivers Corner0.8 km
  • CHIVERS CORNER SERVICE STATION0.8 km
  • Carmarthenshire Coffee Company0.5 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.5 km
  • Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Super Palace0.9 km
  • Super Palace0.9 km
  • Atlantis Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Laurians Cafe & Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Peppinos0.5 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • BURRY PORT RFC0.7 km
  • Clwb ac Ystafell Ddarllen Porth Tywyn0.6 km
  • Clwb Golff Ashburnam1.0 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Porth Tywyn 0.7 km
  • Coasting Pilot0.5 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Cozy Coffee Ltd0.5 km
  • CRAZIE CREPES CAFE0.9 km
  • Nik the Greek @ Whitfords0.5 km
  • Surf Cafe0.5 km
  • The Phoenix0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port0.7 km
  • Llanelli6.4 km
  • Kidwelly6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Terrace0.1 km
  • Park Terrace0.1 km
  • Achddu0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Crescent0.2 km