Golwg Y Tywyn, Burry Port, SA16 0FY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA16 0FY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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	51.6%	47.7%	-3.9%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	48.4%	52.3%	3.9%	49.0%	3.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SA16 0FY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24%	24%	0.0%	37.9%	-13.9%
Married: Opposite sex	61%	59.1%	-1.9%	44.2%	14.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	8.5%	10.1%	1.6%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	5%	5.8%	0.8%	6.1%	-0.3%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.8%	58.6%	5.8%	48.4%	10.2%
Good health	32.5%	27.5%	-5.0%	33.6%	-6.1%
Fair health	9.9%	10.7%	0.8%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	3.6%	2.5%	-1.1%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around SA16 0FY this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18%	8.3%	-9.7%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	10.7%	-1.3%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	12.1%	-3.9%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	8%	8.3%	0.3%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	19.9%	7.4%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	31.5%	37.4%	5.9%	33.8%	3.6%
Other	2%	3.4%	1.4%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
White	98.4%	100%	1.6%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	97.2%	96.7%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	96.7%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	9.8%	-9.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	76.7%	14.7%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Oceania	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
No passport held	6.2%	13.5%	-7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.5%	37.2%	-6.7%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	8.6%	6.0%	2.6%

Safety

Is Golwg Y Tywyn Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golwg Y Tywyn was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Burry Port average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Golwg Y Tywyn has the 10th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Burry Port and the 218th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SA16 0FY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 2/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Golwg Y Tywyn are based on 62 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Carmarthenshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Golwg Y Tywyn, Burry Port, SA16 0FY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA16 0FY

Average Price
£317,837

Semi-Detached
£224,512

Terraced
£229,999

Detached
£338,050

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Golwg Y Tywyn

Average Price
£315,121

Semi-Detached
£237,278

Terraced
£245,278

Detached
£340,109

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Golwg Y TywynStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Golwg Y Tywyn, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-10-10	£255,000
12 Golwg Y Tywyn, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2025-08-11	£442,202
25 Golwg Y Tywyn, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-05-31	£254,568
26 Golwg Y Tywyn, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£184,000	2021-05-28	£234,017
6 Golwg Y Tywyn, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building	£247,500	2021-03-08	£312,566

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA16 0FY

Employment

SA16 0FY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SA16 0FY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	76
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Construction	14
Education	11
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Manufacturing	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burry Port Community Primary School Elkington Park , SA16 0AU	- not rated	305 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
Ysgol Glan-Y-Mor School Heol Elfed , Burry Port SA16 0AL	- not rated	524 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Parc y Tywyn Heol Elfed , Burry Port SA16 0AL	- not rated	530 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pembrey C.P. School Ashburnham Road , Pembrey SA16 0TP	- not rated	1,441 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Trimsaran Community School Heol Llanelli , Trimsaran SA17 4AG	- not rated	3,500 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cozy Coffee Ltd	1-3 Stepney Road	792 yd
Nik the Greek @ Whitfords	10 Stepney Road	792 yd
The Phoenix	44 Station Road	868 yd
Aubrey's Cafe	18 Station Road	920 yd
Poppies Bar Ltd	10 Station Road	968 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sandhills Bar	1 Gors Road	703 yd
HOPE & ANCHOR	Hope And Anchor, 12 Stepney Road	792 yd
PORTOBELLO INN	The Portobello Inn, 2 Stepney Road	792 yd
COASTING PILOT	Bridge Street	863 yd
PEMBERTON ARMS	Colby Road	878 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sandy Crust Pizza	1 Gors Road	767 yd
Peppino's / Scoffers Pizza	6 Stepney Road	792 yd
Atlantis Chip Shop	5-7 Stepney Road	806 yd
LAURIANS CAFE & FISH BAR	26 Station Road	873 yd
SHEMLA BALTI TAKEAWAY	36 Station Road	873 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food Ltd	68 Station Road		775 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA16 0FY postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.