Pencoed Road is in Burry Port and in Llanelli district. SA16 0PW is located in the Burry Port electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pencoed Road, Burry Port, SA16 0PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA16 0PN, SA16 0NU, SA16 0PF, SA16 0PG, SA16 0RS, SA16 0PH, SA16 0PE, SA16 0PR, SA16 0PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA16 0PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 23.8% | 35.2% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 50.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 15% | 8.9% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 51.1% | 45.5% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 31% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.6% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 24.4% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 31.9% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.9% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 98% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 95.4% | 98% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 98% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pencoed Road was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Burry Port average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pencoed Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Burry Port and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Pencoed Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-09-18 | £238,615 |
| 74A Pencoed Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-11-09 | £462,696 |
| 48 Pencoed Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2022-07-05 | £212,721 |
| 46A Pencoed Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-10-29 | £86,607 |
| 54 Pencoed Road, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-08-17 | £166,674 |
SA16 0PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burry Port Community Primary School Elkington Park , SA16 0AU | - not rated | 565 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Glan-Y-Mor School Heol Elfed , Burry Port SA16 0AL | - not rated | 623 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parc y Tywyn Heol Elfed , Burry Port SA16 0AL | - not rated | 716 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembrey C.P. School Ashburnham Road , Pembrey SA16 0TP | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pwll C.P. Mixed School School Road , Pwll SA15 4AL | - not rated | 3,162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey's Cafe | 18 Station Road | 366 yd | |
| Poppies Bar Ltd | 10 Station Road | 380 yd | |
| Cozy Coffee Ltd | 1-3 Stepney Road | 429 yd | |
| Nik the Greek @ Whitfords | 10 Stepney Road | 429 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 44 Station Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEMBERTON ARMS | Colby Road | 314 yd | |
| BURRY PORT RFC | 3 New Street | 361 yd | |
| CAULFIELDS HOTEL | 11 Station Road | 380 yd | |
| COASTING PILOT | Bridge Street | 381 yd | |
| HOPE & ANCHOR | Hope And Anchor, 12 Stepney Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoffers Pizza | 16 Station Road | 380 yd | |
| Shamz Spice | 14 Station Road | 380 yd | |
| BURRY PORT TAKE AWAY | Burry Port Chinese Takeaway, 51 Station Road | 428 yd | |
| LAURIANS CAFE & FISH BAR | 26 Station Road | 428 yd | |
| SHEMLA BALTI TAKEAWAY | 36 Station Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Ltd | 68 Station Road | 505 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.