Find postcode

Bynea

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bynea Population

4,519

Population density

746.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.98(-16%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.95(-18%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.52(-7%)

Public order

4.87(-45%)

Other crime

4.2(+78%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

4,291

94.95%

Other White

1.66%

Chinese

0.64%

Other Asian

0.58%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.42%

Total population: 4,519

Economics

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

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

3.29%

Total households: 1,887

Property prices in Bynea

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bynea area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,256 up to £514,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Bynea over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£295,000	£190,500	£242,500	£315,000	£447,400
Flats	1	£112,500	£112,500	£112,500	£112,500	£112,500
Semi-Detached	30	£148,750	£99,000	£130,957	£200,000	£234,325
Terraced	8	£153,500	£91,566	£121,875	£223,750	£253,250

10 years median price trend in Bynea

All postcodes in Bynea

SA149NT

Gwelfor

SA149PR

Station Road

SA149EZ

Clos Bryn Isaf

SA149NH

Gardde

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail