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Carmarthen North

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About

Carmarthen North encompasses the northern neighbourhoods of this historic market town, situated on the north bank of the River Tywi. The area includes residential districts like Johnstown and Llangunnor, characterised by a mix of housing from traditional terraces to modern estates. Its landscape gradually rises from the river valley, offering views towards the town centre and the remains of Carmarthen Castle. The presence of the A40 and A485 roads establishes it as a key route for travel into the town and further west into Pembrokeshire.

The area is home to significant institutions including Carmarthen Park, the town's main sports and recreation ground, and the campus of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. This lends a steady academic presence alongside local community life. A notable local feature is the Llangunnor parish church, which sits on a hilltop site with ancient origins, overlooking the Tywi Valley. The geography is defined by the river's course and the surrounding wooded hills of the Carmarthenshire countryside.

Area overview

On average Carmarthen North has None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carmarthen North is £45,751 per year. Carmarthen North is home to around 5,288 people, with a population density of about 942.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Carmarthen North Population
5,288
Population density
942.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.03(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.48(-4%)
Public order
9.83(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.64(+31%)
Other theft
5.11(+12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,615
87.34%
Other White
249
4.71%
Other Asian
107
2.02%
Indian
60
1.14%
African
38
0.72%
Total population: 5,284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,495
35.27%
No qualifications
788
18.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
682
16.09%
Level 3 (A level)
590
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
363
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 4,239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
821
34.97%
Owns with a mortgage
515
21.93%
Social rents from council
382
16.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
360
15.33%
Other social rented
210
8.94%
Total households: 2,348

Property prices in Carmarthen North

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Carmarthen North area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,500 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Carmarthen North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carmarthen North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£360,000
Terraced14£128,375
Semi-Detached21£195,000

10 years median price trend in Carmarthen North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carmarthen North.

All postcodes in Carmarthen North

SA312ET

Stryd Y Parc

SA311DY

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311SJ

Fountain Hall Terrace

SA311JL

Trem Y Bedol

SA311RZ

Parc Bagnall

SA311DG

Waterloo Terrace

SA311RT

Pond Street

SA311TR

Penlan Road

SA311JB

Prosser Close

SA311HP

Park Hall

SA312AS

Hafod Cwnin

SA313QA

Derwen Fechan

SA312HD

Glynderi

SA312HL

Penlanffos Road

SA311JJ

Maes Llewelyn

SA312PN

Dolgwili Road

SA311DP

Parc Thomas

SA311TD

Hafod Elfed

SA311SG

Bryn Gorwel

SA311DR

Greenhill Close

SA311TY

Castell Hywel

SA311JF

Belvedere Avenue

SA312EW

Towy View

SA311RY

Cadifor Street

SA311GX

Llys Caermedi

SA311SS

Russell Terrace

SA312AF

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311RP

Ferrar Street

SA311EE

Heol Y Delyn

SA311SB

Pentrefelin Street

SA311JD

Belvedere Avenue

SA311TP

Bro Hedydd

SA311RG

Water Street

SA311RR

Clos Morgan

SA311SN

Lime Grove Avenue

SA312AY

Pantglas Estate

SA311JA

Belvedere Avenue

SA311GZ

Lluest Y Bryn

SA312AT

Hafod Cwnin

SA311EZ

Francis Terrace

SA311SZ

Russell Terrace

SA311JQ

Park Hall

SA312AU

Hafod Cwnin

SA312DG

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA312DF

Parc Y Neuadd

SA311TB

Brewery Road

SA311HF

Richmond Terrace

SA311EJ

Capel Evan Road

SA312EJ

Garth Y Prior

SA311HJ

Seymour Terrace

SA311EG

Cwmoernant

SA311TL

Cae Celyn

SA311RQ

Llys Ffynnon

SA311EA

Springfield Road

SA311HT

Park Hall

SA311HR

Park Hall

SA312HG

Abergwili Road

SA312AP

Bronwydd Road

SA311HH

Richmond Cottages

SA311DZ

Springfield Road

SA312EP

Tanerdy

SA311DU

Clos Y Ffynnon

SA311TF

Brewery Road

SA311QF

Rhodfa Glyndwr

SA311SU

Heol Rudd

SA311EB

Groesffordd Fach

SA311EF

Llwyn Meredith

SA311TG

Heol Spurrell

SA312AD

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311HX

Ross Avenue

SA311TX

Elim Road

SA311SD

Cae Bryn Drain

SA311TQ

Russell Terrace

SA311TE

Heol Disgwylfa

SA311RJ

Pentrefelin Street

SA312BZ

Cae Seiri

SA311HQ

Richmond Terrace

SA312HN

Clos Cwnin

SA311HN

Capel Evan Road

SA311SY

Russell Terrace

SA311DH

Myrddin Court

SA311TS

Parcydelyn

SA311AF

Pentrefelin Street

SA311ST

Heol Rudd

SA312EZ

Penllanffos Road

SA312AR

Bronwydd Road

SA312AX

Nash Avenue

SA311DL

Tabernacle Terrace

SA311DE

Barn Road

SA312EX

Glynderi

SA311RN

Fountain Hall Terrace

SA311GA

St Catherines Walk

SA312DN

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA312HA

Penybanc

SA312HP

Cnwc Y Gwili

SA311RU

Merlin Street

SA311DQ

Waterloo Terrace

SA311HL

Longacre Road

SA311SF

Devereaux Drive

SA312HE

Glantowy

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.