Pencoed Road is in Burry Port and in Carmarthenshire district. SA16 0PJ is located in the Burry Port electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pencoed Road, Burry Port, SA16 0PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA16 0PD, SA16 0BE, SA16 0PB, SA16 0PF, SA16 0PG, SA16 0PA, SA16 0GX, SA16 0PE, SA16 0BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA16 0PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 28.7% | 29.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 45.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 40.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 37.3% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 5.2% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.8% | 15.6% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 16.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 27.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 100% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 98.2% | 97.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pencoed Road was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Burry Port average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pencoed Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Burry Port and the 86th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Pencoed Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-04-22 | £398,906 |
| 31 Pencoed Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2016-06-01 | £422,228 |
| 31 Pencoed Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £18,000 | 2000-10-25 | £73,763 |
SA16 0PJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA16 0PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burry Port Community Primary School Elkington Park , SA16 0AU | - not rated | 424 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Glan-Y-Mor School Heol Elfed , Burry Port SA16 0AL | - not rated | 444 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parc y Tywyn Heol Elfed , Burry Port SA16 0AL | - not rated | 538 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembrey C.P. School Ashburnham Road , Pembrey SA16 0TP | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pwll C.P. Mixed School School Road , Pwll SA15 4AL | - not rated | 3,316 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 | 271 yd | |
| Nik the Greek @ Whitfords | 10 Stepney Road | 271 yd | |
| Aubrey's Cafe | 18 Station Road | 283 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 44 Station Road | 302 yd | |
| Poppies Bar Ltd | 10 Station Road | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COASTING PILOT | Bridge Street | 260 yd | |
| HOPE & ANCHOR | Hope And Anchor, 12 Stepney Road | 271 yd | |
| PORTOBELLO INN | The Portobello Inn, 2 Stepney Road | 271 yd | |
| CAULFIELDS HOTEL | 11 Station Road | 319 yd | |
| BURRY PORT RFC | 3 New Street | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppino's / Scoffers Pizza | 6 Stepney Road | 271 yd | |
| LAURIANS CAFE & FISH BAR | 26 Station Road | 298 yd | |
| SHEMLA BALTI TAKEAWAY | 36 Station Road | 298 yd | |
| BURRY PORT TAKE AWAY | Burry Port Chinese Takeaway, 51 Station Road | 298 yd | |
| Atlantis Chip Shop | 5-7 Stepney Road | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Ltd | 68 Station Road | 335 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.