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Carmarthen Town West

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About

Carmarthen Town West ward lies on the western bank of the River Towy, forming a central part of the county town. The area includes the historic town centre with its market and guildhall, alongside residential streets that extend towards the A40. It functions as the primary administrative and commercial hub for the wider region, containing key civic buildings, retail outlets, and service providers. The ward's layout reflects its long development, with narrow streets leading from the river.

The riverside is a focal point, with paths connecting to the remains of Carmarthen Castle and the town's rugby ground. Residential areas consist of a mix of traditional terraced housing and more modern developments on its western edges. The presence of the county council headquarters and the main campus of Coleg Sir Gâr underscores its institutional role. Regular markets and the flow of traffic across the Old Bridge characterise the daily rhythm of the area.

Area overview

On average Carmarthen Town West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carmarthen Town West is £45,944 per year. Carmarthen Town West is home to around 5,521 people, with a population density of about 637.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Carmarthen Town West Population
5,521
Population density
637.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.17(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.51(+30%)
Public order
9.42(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.33(-43%)
Other theft
4.89(-3%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,877
88.38%
Other White
269
4.87%
Other Asian
58
1.05%
Indian
58
1.05%
African
37
0.67%
Total population: 5,518

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,640
37.95%
Level 3 (A level)
777
17.98%
No qualifications
654
15.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
613
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
338
7.82%
Total 16+ residents: 4,321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
721
31.58%
Owns outright
690
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
432
18.92%
Other social rented
238
10.42%
Social rents from council
125
5.48%
Total households: 2,283

Property prices in Carmarthen Town West

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Carmarthen Town West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,362 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Carmarthen Town West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£323,000
Flats1£93,000
Semi-Detached30£238,498
Terraced20£162,500

10 years median price trend in Carmarthen Town West

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

All postcodes in Carmarthen Town West

SA313JD

Glannant Road

SA313QL

Trevaughan Road

SA313EE

College Road

SA313JL

Waun Burgess

SA313DH

Penbryn Avenue

SA313DN

St Davids Avenue

SA313EG

College Road

SA313EJ

Knoll Gardens

SA313BW

Maes Pedr

SA313EN

Heol Mair

SA313DD

Steele Avenue

SA313EZ

Job's Well Road

SA313ET

Pentremeurig Road

SA313FG

Maes Y Teirw

SA313RS

Llysonnen Road

Data Sources

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