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Carmarthen Town North and South

Interactive map displaying Carmarthen Town North and South

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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
160
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
89.12(+163%)
Shoplifting
21.29(+231%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.09(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.23(+135%)
Public order
15.15(+84%)
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

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£141K – £260K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Carmarthen Town North and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,500 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carmarthen Town North and South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£267,500£245
Semi-Detached25£200,000£218
Flats8£160,000£208
Terraced27£135,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Carmarthen Town North and South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carmarthen Town North and South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£180,000£143,000£97,000
2017£182,250£110,000£145,000£106,250
2018£189,000£138,750£125,000£111,000
2019£199,500£67,500£148,000£114,000
2020£238,500£68,000£156,000£118,000
2021£250,000£128,000£166,000£120,250
2022£311,000£99,950£189,000£130,000
2023£277,500£92,500£160,000£142,250
2024£330,000£58,750£182,500£135,000
2025£290,000£157,500£197,500£120,500
2026£227,500£148,750£255,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carmarthen Town North and South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carmarthen Town North and South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£225£151£121
2017£153£197£137£133
2018£163£209£146£120
2019£173£142£138£125
2020£186£134£174£118
2021£200£184£175£145
2022£232£159£190£142
2023£248£166£188£157
2024£234£142£201£139
2025£252£198£219£169
2026£228£205£215£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carmarthen Town North and South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.