Postcode insights

SA15 5BP

Pontyberem

Carmarthenshire

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Detailed insights for SA15 5BP

Overview

Postcode SA15 5BP is located in a rural hamlet, within the Pontyberem ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Glyn & Pontyberem area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Glyn & Pontyberem is £43,213 per year. The nearest station is Carmarthen, about 7.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Glyn & Pontyberem has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Glyn & Pontyberem has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Glyn & Pontyberem is £43,213 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA15 5BP.

Transport

The nearest station is Carmarthen located about 7.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
509
Population density
165.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.43(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.71(-22%)
Other theft
4.29(-6%)
Other crime
2.86(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.43(-89%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
493
97.24%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.59%
Other White
3
0.59%
Other Asian
1
0.2%
Total population: 507

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
32.86%
Level 3 (A level)
93
21.99%
No qualifications
71
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
11.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
8.98%
Total 16+ residents: 423

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
101
48.79%
Owns with a mortgage
73
35.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
7.73%
Social rents from council
9
4.35%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.38%
Total households: 207

Property prices in Pontyberem

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £175K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Pontyberem area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontyberem over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£280,000£209
Semi-Detached19£140,000£153
Terraced7£95,000£101

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontyberem

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyberem.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,500£83,000£82,000
2017£135,000£88,000£82,000
2018£230,000£100,250£90,375
2019£175,000£113,500£88,250
2020£246,950£110,500£111,000
2021£232,500£115,000£112,750
2022£274,995£133,000£135,250
2023£322,500£142,475£115,000
2024£300,000£146,975£107,000
2025£312,500£140,000£99,950
2026£280,000£140,700£145,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontyberem.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyberem.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£127£88£83
2017£132£95£93
2018£156£103£94
2019£140£117£105
2020£159£122£98
2021£175£134£115
2022£230£156£138
2023£214£158£137
2024£219£161£111
2025£214£153£101
2026£268£156£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontyberem.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SA15 5BP postcode area, located within Glyn & Pontyberem, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA15 5BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicableYsgol PontyberemWelsh establishment

N/A

1.0 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd BancffosfelenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA15 5BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liam Bowen

Pontyberem - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Nia Griffith

Llanelli - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCarmarthenshireW06000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLlanelliW07000098
WardPontyberemW05001219
ParishPontyberemW04000553
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Glyn & PontyberemW02000157
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 016DW01000716
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA15 5BP

Is SA15 5BP (Glyn & Pontyberem) safe?

The area around SA15 5BP records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near SA15 5BP?

The median sale price around SA15 5BP in Glyn & Pontyberem is £140,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA15 5BP?

There are 2 schools close to SA15 5BP, including Ysgol Pontyberem and Ysgol Gynradd Bancffosfelen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA15 5BP?

SA15 5BP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,209 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA15 5BP (Glyn & Pontyberem) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Llanelli covering SA15 5BP is Nia Griffith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liam Bowen (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.