Postcode insights

SA31 1NY

Old Oak Lane

Carmarthen Town North and South

Interactive map showing SA31 1NY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA31 1NY

Overview

Postcode SA31 1NY 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 0.6 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
344
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.9%
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

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% 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 1NY.

Transport

The nearest station is Carmarthen located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA31 1NY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Carmarthen

N/A

Walking directions to Carmarthen

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA31 1NY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miParc HindsSmallWalking directions to Parc Hinds
0.2 miParc MyrddinSmallWalking directions to Parc Myrddin

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
3,580.4 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
226
87.94%
Other White
11
4.28%
Arab
8
3.11%
African
5
1.95%
Roma
3
1.17%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
28.24%
No qualifications
44
20.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.43%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.96%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
40.46%
Owns outright
43
32.82%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.27%
Social rents from council
12
9.16%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 1NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 1NY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202522, Priory Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1NETerracedFreehold£84,500
27 Aug 20257B, Old Priory Road, Carmarthen, SA31 1NPTerracedFreehold£96,500
26 Jan 20261, Richmond Cottages, Carmarthen, SA31 1HHTerracedFreehold£80,000
29 Sept 20256, Richmond Cottages, Carmarthen, SA31 1HHTerracedFreehold£128,750
14 Oct 2025119, Park Hall, Carmarthen, SA31 1JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the SA31 1NY 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 1NY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableRichmond Park Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol y DderwenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableMyrddin C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA31 1NY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA31 1NY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCarmarthen ExpressDan-Y-Banc, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1BSWalking directions to Carmarthen Express
0.4 miCo-op FoodKing Street, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1BHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miShopReservoir Road, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2EPWalking directions to Shop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA31 1NY, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA31 1NY

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

The area around SA31 1NY 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 1NY?

The median sale price around SA31 1NY 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 1NY?

There are 5 schools close to SA31 1NY, including Richmond Park Primary School, Ysgol y Dderwen and Myrddin C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA31 1NY?

The closest station to SA31 1NY is Carmarthen, about 977 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA31 1NY?

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

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA31 1NY 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.