SA16 (Burry Port), a coastal area in Carmarthenshire, Wales, demonstrates moderate market activity with a trajectory score of 47.8, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a 3.5% compound annual rate, while rental yields have expanded more substantially at 5.7% annually, indicating stronger investor appeal through rental returns than capital appreciation. Population growth remains subdued at 0.5% over the five-year period. The district is classified as latent for gentrification, suggesting limited visible transformation currently underway. These metrics reflect a stable but unspectacular market where rental demand outpaces price escalation.
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- 1Property prices up 2.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Burry Port · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.5 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
Burry Port (SA16) common questions
Is Burry Port up and coming?
Burry Port (SA16) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 60% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Burry Port safe?
Burry Port has a safety score of 44/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Burry Port?
The average property price in Burry Port (SA16) is £175k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Burry Port?
The median monthly rent in Burry Port (SA16) is £662 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Burry Port?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Kidwelly (SA17), Llanelli (SA14), Swansea (SA3), Carmarthen (SA31), Swansea (SA2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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