Postcode insights

SA31 2HL

Penlanffos Road

Carmarthen Town North and South

Interactive map showing SA31 2HL and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA31 2HL

Overview

Postcode SA31 2HL 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.6 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 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Carmarthen North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Carmarthen North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 2HL.

Transport

The nearest station is Carmarthen located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
212
Population density
154.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.23(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.21(+66%)
Other theft
12.21(+167%)
Drugs
11.39(+340%)
Public order
7.32(-11%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
84.36%
Arab
10
4.74%
Indian
8
3.79%
Other Asian
6
2.84%
Pakistani
5
2.37%
Total population: 211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
59.79%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.64%
No qualifications
19
10.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
3.17%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
73.12%
Owns with a mortgage
18
19.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
6.45%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.08%
Total households: 93

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 2HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 2HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20251, Glynderi, Carmarthen, SA31 2HDDetachedFreehold£360,000
27 Feb 202645, Glynderi, Carmarthen, SA31 2EXDetachedFreehold£190,000
14 Jan 202639, Glynderi, Carmarthen, SA31 2EXDetachedFreehold£220,000
12 Sept 202542, Glynderi, Carmarthen, SA31 2EXDetachedFreehold£207,000
25 Nov 202510, Penybanc, Carmarthen, SA31 2HADetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the SA31 2HL postcode area, located within Carmarthen North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA31 2HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableRichmond Park Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableMyrddin C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol y DderwenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA31 2HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA31 2HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShopReservoir Road, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2EPWalking directions to Shop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA31 2HL, 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 007DW01000640
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SA31 2HL

Is SA31 2HL (Carmarthen North) safe?

The area around SA31 2HL records about 133 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.

What is the average house price near SA31 2HL?

The median sale price around SA31 2HL 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 2HL?

There are 3 schools close to SA31 2HL, including Richmond Park Primary School, Myrddin C.P. School and Ysgol y Dderwen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA31 2HL?

SA31 2HL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,792 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA31 2HL (Carmarthen North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA31 2HL 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.