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SA15 5LA

Dreonen

Pontyberem

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Detailed insights for SA15 5LA

Overview

Postcode SA15 5LA 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 Pontarddulais, about 6.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pontyberem Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.8%
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

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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 5LA.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontarddulais located about 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA15 5LA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPontyberem ParkLargeWalking directions to Pontyberem Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
53.6 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
276
98.57%
Indian
1
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Other White
1
0.36%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
26.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
25.32%
Level 3 (A level)
46
19.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
53.97%
Owns with a mortgage
41
32.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.76%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.97%
Social rents from council
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

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

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA15 5LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA15 5LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 202510, Dreonen, Llanelli, SA15 5LASemi-DetachedFreehold£137,000
04 Jul 20257, Dreonen, Llanelli, SA15 5LASemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
20 Jun 202512, Maesyderi, Llanelli, SA15 5LDTerracedFreehold£127,500
12 Sept 202518, Furnace Terrace, Llanelli, SA15 5AESemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
21 Nov 2025Raymonds Garage, Station Road, Llanelli, SA15 5LFOtherFreehold£350,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA15 5LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol PontyberemWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA15 5LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA15 5LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCK Foodstores23 Coalbrook Road, Llanelli, SA15 5HUWalking directions to CK Foodstores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA15 5LA, 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 5LA

Is SA15 5LA (Glyn & Pontyberem) safe?

The area around SA15 5LA 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 5LA?

The median sale price around SA15 5LA 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 5LA?

There is 1 school close to SA15 5LA, including Ysgol Pontyberem. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA15 5LA?

SA15 5LA 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 5LA (Glyn & Pontyberem) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Llanelli covering SA15 5LA 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).

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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.