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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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 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
Terraced37£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

SA311RB

Morley Street

SA311RS

Red Street

SA312EL

Priory Close

SA313LL

Spring Gardens

SA313NE

Alltycnap Road

SA313NU

Heol Drindod

SA311DQ

Waterloo Terrace

SA311SE

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311SR

Spilman Street

SA319SB

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311EZ

Francis Terrace

SA311JB

Prosser Close

SA311NW

Ropewalk

SA311RD

St Catherine Street

SA313AE

Lammas Street

SA313AL

Lammas Street

SA313HP

Cilddewi Park

SA313JB

Rose Terrace

SA313PD

Dyfed Close

SA311BD

King Street

SA311HA

Elliston Terrace

SA311RF

St Catherine Street

SA311TE

Heol Disgwylfa

SA313NZ

Cwm Ystrad Parc

SA311HL

Longacre Road

SA311JY

Spilman Street

SA311LR

Priory Street

SA311NR

Priory Street

SA311PB

Heol Y Prior

SA311SL

Lon Hir

SA312EX

Glynderi

SA313NR

Llansteffan Road

SA311AN

King Street

SA311NQ

The Esplanade

SA312AQ

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA313AR

Brickyard Lane

SA313HJ

Heol Salem

SA313HU

Pondside

SA313NQ

Llansteffan Road

SA311HN

Capel Evan Road

SA311JW

Castle Hill

SA311NE

Priory Street

SA312HL

Penlanffos Road

SA311DB

Pentre Cottages

SA311JR

Queen Street

SA312AY

Pantglas Estate

SA313HT

Heol Salem

SA311HX

Ross Avenue

SA312AP

Bronwydd Road

SA312BZ

Cae Seiri

SA312DN

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311NA

Priory Street

SA311QL

Red Street

SA311RJ

Pentrefelin Street

SA311SG

Bryn Gorwel

SA311SX

Russell Terrace

SA311JE

Belvedere Avenue

SA311LG

Spilman Street

SA311GA

St Catherines Walk

SA311HP

Park Hall

SA311LL

Parade Road

SA311LQ

Spilman Street

SA311PG

Nott Square

SA311QB

Blue Street

SA312DB

Clos Caebanc

SA313AS

Glanyrafon Road

SA313RN

Clos Y Manor

SA335ES

Llysonen Road

SA311GX

Llys Caermedi

SA311GY

Richmond Terrace

SA312BH

Coed Y Neuadd

SA313RY

Alltycnap Road

SA311NF

Chapel Yard

SA312AW

Bronwydd Road

SA312HJ

Abergwili Road

SA312HU

Dyffryn Tywi

SA313NS

Plas Ioan

SA311JN

Old Station Road

SA312AD

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA312AR

Bronwydd Road

SA312AS

Hafod Cwnin

SA313JA

Glantawelan

SA313RL

Manor Way

SA311DR

Greenhill Close

SA311DZ

Springfield Road

SA311HJ

Seymour Terrace

SA311NU

Priory Street

SA312HD

Glynderi

SA313AN

Friars Park

SA311HF

Richmond Terrace

SA311HY

Ross Avenue

SA311LD

Conduit Lane

SA311NY

Old Oak Lane

SA311QG

Cambrian Place

SA311SD

Cae Bryn Drain

SA311AD

Bridge Street

SA311ER

Little Water Street

SA311JQ

Park Hall

SA311TL

Cae Celyn

SA312HP

Cnwc Y Gwili

Data Sources

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