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SA15 1JR

Penyfan Road

Bigyn

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Detailed insights for SA15 1JR

Overview

Postcode SA15 1JR 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 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
51.7%
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

51.7%

Approximately 51.7% 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 1JR.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanelli located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA15 1JR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Llanelli

N/A

Walking directions to Llanelli

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA15 1JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miPenyfan QuarryLargeWalking directions to Penyfan Quarry
0.2 miPenyfan ParkMediumWalking directions to Penyfan Park
0.4 miHavelock ParkSmallWalking directions to Havelock Park

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
1,756.9 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
293
96.38%
Other White
7
2.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.33%
Irish
1
0.33%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
33.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
60
51.72%
Owns outright
26
22.41%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.34%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA15 1JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA15 1JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 202544, Penyfan Road, Llanelli, SA15 1JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
23 Feb 202610, Grant Street, Llanelli, SA15 1PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£136,000
06 Jun 202540, Grant Street, Llanelli, SA15 1RBTerracedFreehold£118,000
29 Apr 202524, Martin Road, Llanelli, SA15 1PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000
17 Apr 202613, Martin Road, Llanelli, SA15 1PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£157,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA15 1JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCoedcae SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableBigyn County PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMaes Y Morfa Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA15 1JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA15 1JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFamily ShopperGolygfor, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1PRWalking directions to Family Shopper

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA15 1JR, 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 1JR

Is SA15 1JR (Llanelli Bigyn) safe?

The area around SA15 1JR 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 1JR?

The median sale price around SA15 1JR 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 1JR?

There are 9 schools close to SA15 1JR, including Coedcae School, Bigyn County Primary and Maes Y Morfa Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA15 1JR?

The closest station to SA15 1JR is Llanelli, about 910 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA15 1JR?

SA15 1JR 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 1JR (Llanelli Bigyn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Llanelli covering SA15 1JR 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.