Postcode insights

SA15 1JN

Heol Dinbych

Bigyn

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Detailed insights for SA15 1JN

Overview

Postcode SA15 1JN is located in an urban city, within the Bigyn ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Llanelli Bigyn area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Llanelli Bigyn is £40,757 per year. The nearest station is Llanelli, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Penyfan Quarry.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Llanelli Bigyn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 84 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Llanelli Bigyn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.8%

Approximately 39.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Llanelli Bigyn is £40,757 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA15 1JN.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanelli located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA15 1JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Llanelli

N/A

Walking directions to Llanelli

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA15 1JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPenyfan QuarryLargeWalking directions to Penyfan Quarry
0.2 miPenyfan ParkMediumWalking directions to Penyfan Park

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
3,841 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.4(+105%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.23(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.3(+108%)
Public order
10.93(+33%)
Drugs
3.83(+48%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
83.57%
Other White
30
10.49%
Indian
11
3.85%
African
1
0.35%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
30.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.45%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
16.02%
Apprenticeship
23
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
39.1%
Owns outright
38
28.57%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.28%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Bigyn

Median price£143,500
Price per sq ft£147
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £191K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £143,500 (about £147 per square foot) in Bigyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bigyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£234,500£224
Semi-Detached22£163,500£158
Terraced41£137,000£133
Flats1£96,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bigyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bigyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138,000£109,000£90,000
2017£142,475£85,000£96,500
2018£186,500£99,250£102,500
2019£165,000£133,500£91,750
2020£149,000£110,750£107,500
2021£226,000£126,000£119,998
2022£241,600£137,500£135,995
2023£110,000£170,000£121,250
2024£210,000£159,750£126,500
2025£245,500£150,000£134,000
2026£243,000£150,500£137,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bigyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bigyn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£106£83
2017£133£94£91
2018£132£104£95
2019£195£120£99
2020£135£120£110
2021£183£134£119
2022£219£148£133
2023£182£150£122
2024£203£149£130
2025£219£163£132
2026£209£148£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bigyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA15 1JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA15 1JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 202617, Heol Dinbych, Llanelli, SA15 1JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£93,000
17 Feb 202614, Heol Dinbych, Llanelli, SA15 1JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
08 May 202685, Penyfan Road, Llanelli, SA15 1JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£144,000
04 Apr 202575, Penyfan Road, Llanelli, SA15 1JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
10 Oct 202515, Gorsedd, Llanelli, SA15 1JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the SA15 1JN postcode area, located within Llanelli Bigyn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA15 1JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCoedcae SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableStebonheath C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableBigyn County PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA15 1JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA15 1JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFamily ShopperGolygfor, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1PRWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.3 miTesco ExtraParc Trostre, Llanelli, SA14 9UYWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miAldiTrostre Road, Carmarthenshire, SA14 9WBWalking directions to Aldi

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA15 1JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janet Williams

Bigyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Michael David Cranham

Bigyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Phillip Thomas Warlow

Bigyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nia Griffith

Llanelli - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCarmarthenshireW06000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLlanelliW07000098
WardBigynW05001180
ParishLlanelliW04000519
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Llanelli BigynW02000165
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 024DW01000631
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA15 1JN

Is SA15 1JN (Llanelli Bigyn) safe?

The area around SA15 1JN records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SA15 1JN?

The median sale price around SA15 1JN in Llanelli Bigyn is £143,500 (about £147 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA15 1JN?

There are 12 schools close to SA15 1JN, including Coedcae School, Stebonheath C.P. School and Bigyn County Primary. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA15 1JN?

The closest station to SA15 1JN is Llanelli, about 1,201 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA15 1JN?

SA15 1JN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 84 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA15 1JN (Llanelli Bigyn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Llanelli covering SA15 1JN is Nia Griffith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Janet Williams (Labour Party), Michael David Cranham (Independent) and Phillip Thomas Warlow (Labour Party).

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.