Living in SA16, Carmarthenshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SA16 in Carmarthenshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Carmarthenshire: £197,547, up 6.1% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around SA16
97 recorded home sales on the streets around central SA16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £185,000 and a range from £63,000 to £465,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 GWSCWM ROAD, SA16 0BS | detached | £140,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 5 HEOL ELFED, SA16 0AL | semi-detached | £164,995 | 2026-06-02 |
| 5 WILLIAMS TERRACE, SA16 0PG | terraced | £174,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 36 SPRINGFIELD TERRACE, SA16 0LN | semi-detached | £160,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 60 MAES Y CAPEL, SA16 0EG | detached | £305,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 13 GWSCWM PARK, SA16 0DX | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-05-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of SA16.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 25.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.8% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
56 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SA16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Common questions about SA16
What is the average house price in SA16?
The average sold price in Carmarthenshire is £197,547 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SA16?
Prices in Carmarthenshire are up 6.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SA16?
The median of 97 recorded sales around central SA16 in the last 2 years is £185,000, ranging from £63,000 to £465,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in SA16?
56 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SA16 at risk of flooding?
Central SA16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SA16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £185,000; 56 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SA16 safe?
56 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SA16 or SA15, SA16 or SA17, SA16 or SA14.
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