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Carmarthen Town North and South

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About

Carmarthen Town North and South wards encompass the historic core of Wales's oldest town, situated on the tidal reaches of the River Tywi. The area is defined by a mix of administrative functions, retail centres, and residential streets that climb from the riverbanks. St Peter's Church and the remains of Carmarthen Castle are central landmarks, with the weekly market operating from the covered market hall. The town's layout reflects its medieval origins, with narrow lanes leading from the main thoroughfares.

The riverfront is a focal point, with a paved walkway offering views towards the Carmarthen Quay area. The wards include educational institutions like Coleg Sir Gâr and residential areas ranging from Victorian terraces to modern housing estates. A notable feature is the Roman amphitheatre, one of the best-preserved in Wales, located just west of the town centre, underscoring the area's long settlement history. Local governance and civic services are concentrated here, supporting the wider county.

Area overview

On average Carmarthen Town North and South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carmarthen Town North and South is £43,399 per year. Carmarthen Town North and South is home to around 9,111 people, with a population density of about 746.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Carmarthen Town North and South Population
9,111
Population density
746.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.85(+153%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.65(+35%)
Public order
17.89(+100%)
Shoplifting
17.89(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.9(+109%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,965
87.46%
Other White
418
4.59%
Other Asian
153
1.68%
Indian
85
0.93%
Arab
82
0.9%
Total population: 9,107

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,597
34.46%
No qualifications
1,499
19.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,138
15.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,078
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
641
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 7,536

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,477
34.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
932
21.58%
Owns with a mortgage
850
19.69%
Social rents from council
544
12.6%
Other social rented
396
9.17%
Total households: 4,318

Property prices in Carmarthen Town North and South

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Carmarthen Town North and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Carmarthen Town North and South 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 Town North and South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£290,000
Flats7£150,000
Semi-Detached27£195,000
Terraced35£120,000

10 years median price trend in Carmarthen Town North and South

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

All postcodes in Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311JU

St Peter's Court

SA313PQ

Ystrad Drive

SA311DG

Waterloo Terrace

SA311EA

Springfield Road

SA311HU

Ross Avenue

SA311HW

Capel Evan Road

SA311NH

Penuel Street

SA311QP

Heol San Pedr

SA311SY

Russell Terrace

SA312AL

Bronwydd Road

SA312HA

Penybanc

SA313DG

Park Terrace

SA313PH

Plas Ystrad

SA313QQ

Clos Anthony

SA311PN

Guildhall Square

SA311AG

Priory Street

SA311DA

Orchard Street

SA311EX

St Andrews Road

SA311NN

Priory Street

SA312EU

Reservoir Road

SA311GW

Church Street

SA313PA

Heol Morfa Brenin

SA311PR

Guildhall Square

SA311QE

Chapel Street

SA313PE

Ystrad Close

SA311HB

Little Water Street

SA311PW

Guildhall Square

SA311RX

Market Way

SA313PW

Porth Y Plas

SA311DD

Barn Road

SA313LD

Quay Street

SA311JF

Belvedere Avenue

SA311NZ

Priory Street

SA311ST

Heol Rudd

SA311TP

Bro Hedydd

SA313BQ

Speedwell Yard

SA313JR

The Quay

SA311PT

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311TD

Hafod Elfed

SA311TX

Elim Road

SA312EN

Abbey Mead

SA313LQ

Blue Street

SA313LU

Monument Hill

SA313PJ

Coed Y Plas

SA311HR

Park Hall

SA311NL

Priory Row

SA313AX

Morfa Lane

SA311EE

Heol Y Delyn

SA312AE

Dolgwili Road

SA312AJ

Bronwydd Road

SA313LX

Maes Y Dderwen

SA313NF

Alltycnap Road

SA311AW

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311RP

Ferrar Street

SA311SF

Devereaux Drive

SA312HF

Bryn Derwen

SA311DY

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311ET

St Peter's Court

SA311NB

Priory Street

SA311SJ

Fountain Hall Terrace

SA312AF

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA312EZ

Penllanffos Road

SA312HN

Clos Cwnin

SA313AF

Maes Y Glyn

SA313FF

Friars Park

SA313NG

Llansteffan Road

SA311BS

King Street

SA311DH

Myrddin Court

SA311PA

Heol Y Prior

SA311PY

Water Street

SA311SZ

Russell Terrace

SA313RU

Cillefwr Road East

SA311TB

Brewery Road

SA312HQ

Abergwili Road

SA313BH

Brickyard Lane

SA313PU

Llys Ystrad

SA312AN

Bronwydd Road

SA311HH

Richmond Cottages

SA311JA

Belvedere Avenue

SA312HG

Abergwili Road

SA313LW

Jolly Tar Lane

SA313NN

Llansteffan Road

SA311LW

The Parade

SA311PE

Maes Y Ddraig

SA311PF

Maes Y Ddraig

SA313QR

Bron Yr Aur

SA311LY

The Parade

SA311TH

Cae Grug

SA311TJ

Cae Eithin

SA312EP

Tanerdy

SA312ER

Reservoir Road

SA313GA

Lon Ty Cwm

SA311DL

Tabernacle Terrace

SA311LU

North Parade

SA311QX

Mansel Street

SA311RQ

Llys Ffynnon

SA312DE

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA312PN

Dolgwili Road

SA311LE

Spilman Street

SA313AY

Lammas Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.