Postcode SA31 3BA 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 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 2.3% 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 3BA.
The nearest station is Carmarthen located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Carmarthen | N/A | Walking directions to Carmarthen |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Carmarthen Park | Medium | Walking directions to Carmarthen Park |
| 0.2 mi | Penllwyn Park | Small | Walking directions to Penllwyn Park |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 3BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 66, Lammas Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £92,400 | |
| 27 Aug 2026 | 10, Park Terrace, Carmarthen, SA31 3DG | Terraced | Freehold | £134,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 3, Park Terrace, Carmarthen, SA31 3DG | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 78, Lammas Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3AY | Terraced | Freehold | £97,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 34, Parcmaen Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3DP | Terraced | Freehold | £152,500 |
In the SA31 3BA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | St Mary's R.C. Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Model C.I.W. School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Myrddin C.P. School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA31 3BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Friars Park, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Morfa Lane, Caerfyrddin, SA31 3AX | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 114 Lammas Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3AE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | Blue Street, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3BN | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.4 mi | Sycamore Stores | Sycamore Way, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3QG | Walking directions to Sycamore Stores |
Elected local representatives for SA31 3BA, 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 3BA 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 3BA 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 3BA, including St Mary's R.C. Primary School, Model C.I.W. School and Myrddin C.P. School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SA31 3BA is Carmarthen, about 778 m away.
SA31 3BA 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 3BA 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).