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SA31 1SN

Lime Grove Avenue

Carmarthen Town North and South

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Detailed insights for SA31 1SN

Overview

Postcode SA31 1SN 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Penllwyn Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Carmarthen North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 614 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Carmarthen North has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25%

Approximately 25.0% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Carmarthen North is £45,751 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Carmarthen located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA31 1SN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Carmarthen

N/A

Walking directions to Carmarthen

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA31 1SN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPenllwyn ParkSmallWalking directions to Penllwyn Park

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
3,541.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.52(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.09(-22%)
Public order
9.37(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.32(-41%)
Other theft
2.16(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
94.76%
Indian
6
2.1%
Other Asian
3
1.05%
Chinese
2
0.7%
African
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
39.17%
No qualifications
45
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
30.3%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.24%
Other social rented
29
21.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.42%
Social rents from council
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 1SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 1SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202544, Lime Grove Avenue, Carmarthen, SA31 1SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
04 Feb 202639, Lime Grove Avenue, Carmarthen, SA31 1SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
16 May 202519, Lime Grove Avenue, Carmarthen, SA31 1SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
20 Jun 202536, Heol Rudd, Carmarthen, SA31 1SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£203,000
09 Jan 202618, Nant Yr Arian, Carmarthen, SA31 3JJDetachedFreehold£236,000

Schools

In the SA31 1SN postcode area, located within Carmarthen North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA31 1SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableMyrddin C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol y DderwenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSt Mary's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA31 1SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA31 1SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSycamore StoresSycamore Way, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3QGWalking directions to Sycamore Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA31 1SN, 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 NorthW02000148
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 007AW01000637
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA31 1SN

Is SA31 1SN (Carmarthen North) safe?

The area around SA31 1SN records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near SA31 1SN?

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

What schools are near SA31 1SN?

There are 6 schools close to SA31 1SN, including Myrddin C.P. School, Ysgol y Dderwen and St Mary's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA31 1SN?

The closest station to SA31 1SN is Carmarthen, about 1,317 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA31 1SN?

SA31 1SN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 614 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA31 1SN (Carmarthen North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA31 1SN 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).

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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.