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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

SA313NW

Llansteffan Road

SA313RB

Cillefwr Industrial Estate

SA311BU

Woods Row

SA311EG

Cwmoernant

SA311RN

Fountain Hall Terrace

SA311TN

St Marys Street

SA312EJ

Garth Y Prior

SA313AP

Lammas Street

SA313JT

Quay Street

SA313SA

Llysonnen Road

SA311EU

Furnace Road

SA311NP

Old Priory Road

SA312HB

Ael Y Bryn

SA313EB

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA313QY

Alltycnap Road

SA311BY

Woods Row Court

SA311EJ

Capel Evan Road

SA312EW

Towy View

SA313HZ

Alltycnap Road

SA313NB

Llansteffan Road

SA311BX

Woods Row

SA311HZ

Heol Y Prior

SA311QZ

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311RA

Red Street

SA311TF

Brewery Road

SA311ZD

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA312HE

Glantowy

SA313PN

Plas Penwern

SA312AH

Mostyn Avenue

SA312DG

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA313HL

Old St Clears Road

SA313HW

Millbank Lane

SA311JD

Belvedere Avenue

SA311LP

Old Station Road

SA311QT

John Street

SA311RT

Pond Street

SA311RU

Merlin Street

SA311AS

Llys Y Nant

SA311DJ

Barnsfield Terrace

SA311DX

Myrddin Crescent

SA311LZ

The Parade

SA311PU

Temple Gardens

SA311QY

Carmarthen Town North and South

SA311RY

Cadifor Street

SA311RZ

Parc Bagnall

SA311TY

Castell Hywel

SA312AZ

Y Ddol

SA313JS

Bridge Street

SA313QX

Alltycnap Road

Data Sources

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