Postcode SA31 1RH is located in an urban town, within the Carmarthen Town West area of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed is £45,944 per year. The median sale price in Carmarthen Town West is £225,000 (around £239 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,750 and £299,996. The nearest station is Carmarthen, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Carmarthen Park.
Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,256 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.
Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed is £45,944 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA31 1RH.
The nearest station is Carmarthen located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Carmarthen | N/A | Walking directions to Carmarthen |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Carmarthen Park | Medium | Walking directions to Carmarthen Park |
| 0.4 mi | Penllwyn Park | Small | Walking directions to Penllwyn Park |
| 0.4 mi | Parc Myrddin | Small | Walking directions to Parc Myrddin |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Carmarthen Town West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £299,995 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £221,000 | £242 |
| Terraced | 25 | £160,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,750 | £147,995 | £111,248 |
| 2017 | £207,000 | £134,998 | £110,750 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £163,750 | £107,250 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £155,000 | £117,250 |
| 2020 | £220,495 | £152,000 | £121,995 |
| 2021 | £245,495 | £163,000 | £132,995 |
| 2022 | £280,000 | £195,000 | £142,500 |
| 2023 | £307,500 | £186,650 | £137,500 |
| 2024 | £305,000 | £189,500 | £157,000 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £237,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £259,975 | £225,000 | £157,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175 | £150 | £110 |
| 2017 | £173 | £180 | £127 |
| 2018 | £179 | £144 | £120 |
| 2019 | £189 | £179 | £136 |
| 2020 | £197 | £166 | £149 |
| 2021 | £201 | £166 | £157 |
| 2022 | £252 | £202 | £154 |
| 2023 | £252 | £204 | £147 |
| 2024 | £263 | £202 | £167 |
| 2025 | £257 | £246 | £206 |
| 2026 | £265 | £240 | £197 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 1RH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | 54 - 55, Water Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1RH | Other | Freehold | £102,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 31, St Catherine Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3DY | Terraced | Freehold | £71,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 35, St Catherine Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3DY | Terraced | Freehold | £87,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 43, St Catherine Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3DY | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 1, Glannant Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3JD | Other | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the SA31 1RH postcode area, located within Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol y Dderwen | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Myrddin C.P. School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | St Mary's R.C. Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA31 1RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 114 Lammas Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3AE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Friars Park, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | Blue Street, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3BN | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | King Street, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1BH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Morfa Lane, Caerfyrddin, SA31 3AX | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Elected local representatives for SA31 1RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emlyn Schiavone
Carmarthen Town West - Elected 5 May 2022
Russell Sparks
Carmarthen Town West - Elected 5 May 2022
Ann Davies
Caerfyrddin - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA31 1RH records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SA31 1RH in Carmarthen Town West is £225,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SA31 1RH, including Ysgol y Dderwen, Myrddin C.P. School and St Mary's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SA31 1RH is Carmarthen, about 704 m away.
SA31 1RH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,256 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 1RH is Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emlyn Schiavone (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Russell Sparks (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).