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About

Burry Port ward encompasses the town itself along with surrounding villages like Pwll and Pembrey. The area is defined by its coastal position on the Loughor Estuary, with a functional harbour and a stretch of sandy beach. The landscape includes both residential neighbourhoods and areas of natural habitat, such as Pembrey Country Park with its forest and dunes. Industrial heritage is visible in the remnants of the old harbour and railway infrastructure.

The town centre serves local needs with shops and services. A notable feature is the connection to aviator Amelia Earhart, who landed here in 1928, a fact commemorated locally. The area's economy has historical ties to shipping and tinplate, though it is now more mixed. Transport links include the main railway line along the coast, connecting to larger urban centres. The overall environment is a blend of community life and coastal geography.

Area overview

On average Burry Port has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burry Port is £41,296 per year. Burry Port is home to around 4,037 people, with a population density of about 966.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burry Port Population
4,037
Population density
966.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.47(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.06(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.87(+89%)
Shoplifting
8.17(+27%)
Public order
7.18(-13%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,916
97.05%
Other Asian
23
0.57%
Other White
23
0.57%
Irish
14
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.3%
Total population: 4,035

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
926
26.83%
No qualifications
714
20.68%
Level 3 (A level)
568
16.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
561
16.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
332
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 3,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
903
46.69%
Owns with a mortgage
447
23.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
292
15.1%
Social rents from council
156
8.07%
Other social rented
72
3.72%
Total households: 1,934

Property prices in Burry Port

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Burry Port area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,506 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burry Port in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burry Port over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£260,000
Flats4£176,000
Semi-Detached28£172,475
Terraced17£129,995

10 years median price trend in Burry Port

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burry Port.

All postcodes in Burry Port

SA160SP

Y Rhodfa

SA160SR

Tyle Teg

SA160RE

Dolau Fan Road

SA160EE

Bryn Terrace

SA160TG

Maes Gwdig

SA160SD

Heol Dyfatty

SA160SF

Bryn Avenue

SA160NH

Burrows Terrace

SA160RH

Colby Road

SA160BD

Mansel Street

SA160TA

Cwm Ivor Road

SA160LR

Station Road

SA160PF

Caedolau

SA160PD

Pencoed Road

SA160PU

Penybryn Avenue

SA160FB

Burry Port

SA160BE

Stepney Road

SA160BP

Stepney Road

SA160ED

St Helena

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.