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About

Bynea sits on the eastern edge of Llanelli, positioned on the north bank of the Loughor estuary. The ward is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and modern estates. Its landscape is flat, with the main A484 road running through it, connecting to the wider Llanelli area. The estuary's mudflats and saltmarsh form a significant part of the local environment, influencing the area's character.

The ward's western boundary is marked by the tidal River Loughor, separating it from Swansea. A notable local feature is the Bynea stretch of the Millennium Coastal Path, which provides direct access to the extensive waterfront parkland and trails. The area has a strong community focus, with local shops and services centred along the main thoroughfare.

Area overview

On average Bynea has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bynea is £42,927 per year. Bynea is home to around 4,519 people, with a population density of about 746.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bynea Population
4,519
Population density
746.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.99(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.06(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.52(+2%)
Public order
6.2(-25%)
Drugs
4.43(+71%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,291
94.95%
Other White
75
1.66%
Chinese
29
0.64%
Other Asian
26
0.58%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
19
0.42%
Total population: 4,519

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,138
31.18%
No qualifications
672
18.41%
Level 3 (A level)
665
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
576
15.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
331
9.07%
Total 16+ residents: 3,650

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
744
39.43%
Owns outright
632
33.49%
Social rents from council
245
12.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
149
7.9%
Other social rented
62
3.29%
Total households: 1,887

Property prices in Bynea

Median price£212,000
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £260K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Bynea area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,256 up to £514,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bynea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£291,250£240
Semi-Detached27£200,000£221
Terraced10£146,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bynea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bynea.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£116,250£144,500
2017£210,000£130,000£120,500
2018£199,975£139,000£148,000
2019£196,500£144,500£122,000
2020£201,495£154,000£125,000
2021£242,000£146,500£130,000
2022£285,000£152,750£147,500
2023£257,498£159,998£142,500
2024£256,000£167,500£139,000
2025£295,000£196,500£137,000
2026£240,000£145,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bynea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bynea.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£109£120
2017£142£143£114
2018£186£127£129
2019£190£176£135
2020£198£173£167
2021£206£172£131
2022£225£173£159
2023£234£169£179
2024£238£208£175
2025£244£194£142
2026£220£184£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bynea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bynea in the last year.

All postcodes in Bynea

SA149SX

Tir Yr Hen Ysgol

SA149LY

Saron Road

SA149HR

Llwynhendy Road

SA149NH

Gardde

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.