Elkington Road is in Burry Port and in Llanelli district. SA16 0AA is located in the Pembrey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elkington Road, Burry Port, SA16 0AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA16 0BA, SA16 0LG, SA16 0AG, SA16 0LH, SA16 0AE, SA16 0LL, SA16 0BB, SA16 0AU, SA16 0BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA16 0AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 49.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.8% | 33% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 42.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 35.7% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 18.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 20.2% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 10.3% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 15.7% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 29.1% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 94.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elkington Road was 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the Burry Port average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elkington Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Burry Port and the 159th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Elkington Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-10-10 | £205,000 |
| 54 Elkington Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-05-23 | £118,791 |
| 64 Elkington Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-06-26 | £173,759 |
| 19 Elkington Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-02-22 | £129,450 |
| 60 Elkington Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2023-01-05 | £186,115 |
SA16 0AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Glan-Y-Mor School Heol Elfed , Burry Port SA16 0AL | - not rated | 114 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parc y Tywyn Heol Elfed , Burry Port SA16 0AL | - not rated | 207 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Burry Port Community Primary School Elkington Park , SA16 0AU | - not rated | 217 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Pembrey C.P. School Ashburnham Road , Pembrey SA16 0TP | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pwll C.P. Mixed School School Road , Pwll SA15 4AL | - not rated | 3,638 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozy Coffee Ltd | 1-3 Stepney Road | 290 yd | |
| Nik the Greek @ Whitfords | 10 Stepney Road | 290 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 44 Station Road | 371 yd | |
| Aubrey's Cafe | 18 Station Road | 458 yd | |
| Poppies Bar Ltd | 10 Station Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhills Bar | 1 Gors Road | 265 yd | |
| HOPE & ANCHOR | Hope And Anchor, 12 Stepney Road | 290 yd | |
| PORTOBELLO INN | The Portobello Inn, 2 Stepney Road | 290 yd | |
| COASTING PILOT | Bridge Street | 385 yd | |
| NEPTUNE HOTEL | Neptune Square | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Crust Pizza | 1 Gors Road | 245 yd | |
| Peppino's / Scoffers Pizza | 6 Stepney Road | 290 yd | |
| Atlantis Chip Shop | 5-7 Stepney Road | 293 yd | |
| LAURIANS CAFE & FISH BAR | 26 Station Road | 379 yd | |
| SHEMLA BALTI TAKEAWAY | 36 Station Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Ltd | 68 Station Road | 255 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.