Postcode SA31 3EL is located in an urban town, within the Carmarthen Town West ward 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 nearest station is Carmarthen, about 0.5 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 the United Kingdom, 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 3EL.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Carmarthen Park | Medium | Walking directions to Carmarthen Park |
| 0.4 mi | Penllwyn Park | Small | Walking directions to Penllwyn Park |
| 0.5 mi | Parc Myrddin | Small | Walking directions to Parc Myrddin |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Carmarthen Town West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,362 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £310,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £225,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 26 | £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 | £305,000 | £239,995 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £286,000 | £225,000 | £154,500 |
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 | £255 | £248 | £206 |
| 2026 | £265 | £248 | £196 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 3EL.
In the SA31 3EL postcode area, located within Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA31 3EL
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | Blue Street, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3BN | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Morfa Lane, Caerfyrddin, SA31 3AX | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | King Street, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1BH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Elected local representatives for SA31 3EL, 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 3EL 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 public order.
The median sale price around SA31 3EL in Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed is £230,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SA31 3EL, including Ysgol y Dderwen, Myrddin C.P. School and St Mary's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SA31 3EL is Carmarthen, about 779 m away.
SA31 3EL 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 3EL 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).
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.