Postcode SA31 1JB 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carmarthen North is £45,751 per year. The nearest station is Carmarthen, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Parc Hinds.
Carmarthen North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 369 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Carmarthen North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Carmarthen North is £45,751 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA31 1JB.
The nearest station is Carmarthen located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Carmarthen | N/A | Walking directions to Carmarthen |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Parc Hinds | Small | Walking directions to Parc Hinds |
| 0.2 mi | Parc Myrddin | Small | Walking directions to Parc Myrddin |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £267,500 | £245 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £200,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 8 | £160,000 | £208 |
| Terraced | 27 | £135,000 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 1JB.
In the SA31 1JB postcode area, located within Carmarthen North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA31 1JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Carmarthen Express | Dan-Y-Banc, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1BS | Walking directions to Carmarthen Express |
| 0.4 mi | Shop | Reservoir Road, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2EP | Walking directions to Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | King Street, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1BH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Elected local representatives for SA31 1JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alun John Edwin Lenny
Carmarthen Town North and South - Elected 5 May 2022
Gareth Howell John
Carmarthen Town North and South - Elected 5 May 2022
Peter Hughes Griffiths
Carmarthen Town North and South - Elected 5 May 2022
Ann Davies
Caerfyrddin - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA31 1JB records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SA31 1JB in Carmarthen North is £190,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to SA31 1JB, including Richmond Park Primary School, Ysgol y Dderwen and Myrddin C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SA31 1JB is Carmarthen, about 1,104 m away.
SA31 1JB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 369 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA31 1JB 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).
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.