Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

GWELFOR, SA16 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWELFOR, SA16 0AH.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA16 0AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA16 0AH's 53% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

home £83,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA16 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwelfor, 0.4km from Furnace in Burry Port. Administratively it sits within Pembrey ward and the Llanelli constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA16 0AH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AH are sourced from Output Area W00003828 (shared with 6 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 0AH. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 83,000

1 sales · Mean £ 83,000

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

Crime around SA16 0AH is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences110
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order15
Shoplifting14

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Gorsaf Betrol Chivers Corner1.0 km
  • CHIVERS CORNER SERVICE STATION1.0 km
  • Carmarthenshire Coffee Company0.4 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.3 km
  • Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Super Palace0.9 km
  • Super Palace0.9 km
  • Atlantis Chip Shop0.4 km
  • Laurians Cafe & Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Peppinos0.4 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Ashburnham0.8 km
  • ASHBURNHAM HOTEL0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • BURRY PORT RFC0.7 km
  • Clwb ac Ystafell Ddarllen Porth Tywyn0.4 km
  • Clwb Golff Ashburnam0.5 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Porth Tywyn 0.7 km
  • Coasting Pilot0.5 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Cozy Coffee Ltd0.4 km
  • CRAZIE CREPES CAFE0.4 km
  • Nik the Greek @ Whitfords0.4 km
  • Surf Cafe0.4 km
  • The Phoenix0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pembrey & Burry Port0.5 km
  • Llanelli6.5 km
  • Kidwelly7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Pemberton Avenue0.1 km
  • Heol Elfed0.1 km
  • Pemberton Avenue0.1 km
  • Heol Elfed0.1 km
  • Carway Street0.2 km