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Living in Burry Port: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Burry Port is 46/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 40/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Burry Port places 3rd of 4 in the SA16 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Burry Port sits 54 points above the SA16 district figure of 41/100. Below 30/100: transport (20) and lifestyle (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: SA16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
141.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 426 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 93 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 87 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Public order 50 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Shoplifting 30 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 118 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Tramway 38 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 34 crimes
  3. 3 Heol Dyfatty 33 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³
84
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital41.4 mi
Weston General Hospital59.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital66.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust31.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km
GP capacity2,291 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 163 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate46.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.6%Unemployed3.3%Retired33%Student3.9%Other inactive13.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.1%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary32.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
62
Council tax Carmarthenshire · 2025-26
A £1,488
B £1,736
C £1,984
D £2,232
E £2,728
F £3,224
G £3,720
H £4,464
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Pembrey and Burry Port 0.2 mi
Llanelli 3.9 mi
Kidwelly 4.4 mi
J48 M4 8.1 mi
J48 M4 8.4 mi
J49 M4 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £196,000 47
Detached £260,000 17
Semi-detached £192,500 18
Terraced £140,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£121k £188k £257k £323k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Pembrey 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Pwll 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Trimsaran 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Carway 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kidwelly 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Five Roads 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mynyddygarreg 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Llanelli 60 4.6 mi away ⇄
Pontyates 47 5.0 mi away ⇄
Pont Henri 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Wernffrwd 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Bryn (Carmarthenshire) 57 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burry Port a nice place to live?

Burry Port has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burry Port is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Burry Port?

Burry Port has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 804 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Burry Port?

The current median house price in Burry Port is £196,000, around 31% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £260,000, semi-detached £192,500, terraced £140,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 47 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Burry Port

SA16 43 ⇄

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