Postcode insights

SA31 1AN

King Street

Carmarthen Town North and South

Interactive map showing SA31 1AN and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA31 1AN

Overview

Postcode SA31 1AN is located in an urban town, within the Carmarthen Town North and South ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 344.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.0× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr is £41,860 per year. The nearest station is Carmarthen, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Carmarthen Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
344
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr has a very high crime rate, with approximately 344.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr is £41,860 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA31 1AN.

Transport

The nearest station is Carmarthen located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA31 1AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Carmarthen

N/A

Walking directions to Carmarthen

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA31 1AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCarmarthen ParkMediumWalking directions to Carmarthen Park
0.3 miParc MyrddinSmallWalking directions to Parc Myrddin

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
817.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
176.93(+421%)
Shoplifting
83.86(+1204%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.81(+314%)
Criminal damage and arson
42.66(+481%)
Public order
34.42(+319%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
83.88%
Other White
22
8.06%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
6
2.2%
Bangladeshi
4
1.47%
Arab
3
1.1%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
36.84%
No qualifications
65
24.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.16%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.39%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
41.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
79
40.72%
Other social rented
16
8.25%
Other forms of private rent
9
4.64%
Social rents from council
6
3.09%
Total households: 194

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.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 1AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 1AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 20265, Jacksons Lane, Carmarthen, SA31 1QDTerracedFreehold£130,000
25 Feb 2025Florentinos, 6 - 11, Jacksons Lane, Carmarthen, SA31 1QDOtherFreehold£100,000
25 Feb 202512, Jacksons Lane, Carmarthen, SA31 1QDTerracedFreehold£30,000
08 Aug 202557, King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BDOtherFreehold£165,000
01 May 202554, King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BDTerracedFreehold£127,500

Schools

In the SA31 1AN postcode area, located within Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA31 1AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableRichmond Park Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol y DderwenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableLlangunnor CPWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA31 1AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA31 1AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodKing Street, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1BHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miCarmarthen ExpressDan-Y-Banc, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1BSWalking directions to Carmarthen Express
0.2 miFood PlusBlue Street, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3BNWalking directions to Food Plus
0.2 miSpar114 Lammas Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3AEWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miLidlFriars Park, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3AWWalking directions to Lidl

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA31 1AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alun John Edwin Lenny

Carmarthen Town North and South - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Gareth Howell John

Carmarthen Town North and South - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Peter Hughes Griffiths

Carmarthen Town North and South - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Ann Davies

Caerfyrddin - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCarmarthenshireW06000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyCaerfyrddinW07000087
ParishCarmarthenW04000494
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthen South & LlangynnwrW02000149
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 008AW01000641
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SA31 1AN

Is SA31 1AN (Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr) safe?

The area around SA31 1AN records about 344 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA31 1AN?

The median sale price around SA31 1AN in Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr is £190,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA31 1AN?

There are 9 schools close to SA31 1AN, including Richmond Park Primary School, Ysgol y Dderwen and Llangunnor CP. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA31 1AN?

The closest station to SA31 1AN is Carmarthen, about 359 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA31 1AN?

SA31 1AN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 418 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA31 1AN (Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA31 1AN is Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alun John Edwin Lenny (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), Gareth Howell John (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Peter Hughes Griffiths (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.