Postcode insights

SA31 3HN

Old St Clears Road

Carmarthen Town West

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Detailed insights for SA31 3HN

Overview

Postcode SA31 3HN 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Johnstown Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 971 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.5%

Approximately 24.5% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed is £45,944 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA31 3HN.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA31 3HN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJohnstown ParkSmallWalking directions to Johnstown Park

Area Profile

Population
523
Population density
1,339.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.84(+76%)
Shoplifting
10.17(+58%)
Public order
9.58(+17%)
Other theft
8.98(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.18(-2%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
455
87.33%
Other White
24
4.61%
Indian
12
2.3%
African
10
1.92%
Bangladeshi
6
1.15%
Total population: 521

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
35.73%
No qualifications
64
17.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
17.07%
Level 3 (A level)
51
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.07%
Total 16+ residents: 375

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
27.45%
Owns outright
55
26.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
17.65%
Other social rented
29
14.22%
Social rents from council
21
10.29%
Total households: 204

Property prices in Carmarthen Town West

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £298K

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.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£310,000£256
Semi-Detached20£225,000£246
Terraced26£160,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Carmarthen Town West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carmarthen Town West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carmarthen Town West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carmarthen Town West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carmarthen Town West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Carmarthen Town West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 3HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 3HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202525, Cilddewi Park, Carmarthen, SA31 3HPDetachedFreehold£205,000
29 May 20251, Cilddewi Park, Carmarthen, SA31 3HPDetachedFreehold£220,000
16 Jul 202511, Lon Ty Cwm, Carmarthen, SA31 3GADetachedFreehold£385,000
18 Dec 202512, Glantawelan, Carmarthen, SA31 3JADetachedFreehold£265,000
24 Oct 202523, Glantawelan, Carmarthen, SA31 3JADetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the SA31 3HN postcode area, located within Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA31 3HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableJohnstown C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableCanolfan Bro Tywi Behaviour Support ServiceWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableCarmarthenshire Secondary Teaching and Learning Centre CarmarthenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA31 3HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA31 3HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodCarmarthenshire, SA31 3QDWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA31 3HN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emlyn Schiavone

Carmarthen Town West - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Russell Sparks

Carmarthen Town West - 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 West & Cynwyl ElfedW02000147
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 006AW01000643
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA31 3HN

Is SA31 3HN (Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed) safe?

The area around SA31 3HN records about 97 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 3HN?

The median sale price around SA31 3HN in Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed is £230,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA31 3HN?

There are 6 schools close to SA31 3HN, including Johnstown C.P. School, Canolfan Bro Tywi Behaviour Support Service and Carmarthenshire Secondary Teaching and Learning Centre Carmarthen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA31 3HN?

SA31 3HN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 971 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA31 3HN (Carmarthen West & Cynwyl Elfed) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA31 3HN 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).

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.