New Street is in Burry Port and in Llanelli district. SA16 0RT 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 New Street, Burry Port, SA16 0RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA16 0RZ, SA16 0RU, SA16 0NE, SA16 0LR, SA16 0SD, SA16 0SE, SA16 0NY, SA16 0NS, SA16 0RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA16 0RT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 29.9% | 28.7% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 38.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 17.4% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 10.9% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 (66.7%) 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 | 27.9% | 35.6% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.1% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 21.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 27% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 15.7% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 18.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 99.6% | 97.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 98.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 231.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% higher than the Burry Port average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Burry Port and the 36th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 69.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 New Street, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-05-08 | £175,621 |
| 42 New Street, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2025-02-21 | £170,084 |
| Bethany Chapel And Cemetary New Street, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-06-10 | £69,570 |
| Bethany Chapel And Cemetary New Street, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2023-11-21 | £80,578 |
| 33 New Street, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-04-06 | £125,587 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SA16 0RT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 727 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Burry Port Community Primary School Elkington Park , SA16 0AU | - not rated | 785 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Parc y Tywyn Heol Elfed , Burry Port SA16 0AL | - not rated | 815 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pembrey C.P. School Ashburnham Road , Pembrey SA16 0TP | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pwll C.P. Mixed School School Road , Pwll SA15 4AL | - not rated | 3,035 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppies Bar Ltd | 10 Station Road | 149 yd | |
| Aubrey's Cafe | 18 Station Road | 193 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 44 Station Road | 317 yd | |
| Cozy Coffee Ltd | 1-3 Stepney Road | 379 yd | |
| Nik the Greek @ Whitfords | 10 Stepney Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURRY PORT RFC | 3 New Street | 4 yd | |
| CAULFIELDS HOTEL | 11 Station Road | 149 yd | |
| COASTING PILOT | Bridge Street | 270 yd | |
| HOPE & ANCHOR | Hope And Anchor, 12 Stepney Road | 379 yd | |
| PORTOBELLO INN | The Portobello Inn, 2 Stepney Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoffers Pizza | 16 Station Road | 149 yd | |
| Shamz Spice | 14 Station Road | 149 yd | |
| Super Palace | 6 Church Road | 246 yd | |
| BURRY PORT TAKE AWAY | Burry Port Chinese Takeaway, 51 Station Road | 305 yd | |
| LAURIANS CAFE & FISH BAR | 26 Station Road | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Ltd | 68 Station Road | 463 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.