Postcode insights

SA31 3PE

Ystrad Close

Carmarthen Town North and South

Interactive map showing SA31 3PE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA31 3PE

Overview

Postcode SA31 3PE 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 South & Llangynnwr area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr is £41,860 per year. The nearest station is Carmarthen, about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr is £41,860 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Carmarthen located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
4,345.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.61(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.23(+39%)
Public order
8.52(+4%)
Other crime
7.95(+279%)
Other theft
5.68(+24%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
93.2%
Arab
5
1.7%
African
3
1.02%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.02%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
35.18%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.58%
No qualifications
40
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
60.31%
Owns with a mortgage
40
30.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.87%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.53%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 3PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA31 3PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 20259, Ystrad Drive, Carmarthen, SA31 3PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
23 Jan 20266, Heol Morfa Brenin, Carmarthen, SA31 3PASemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
02 Apr 20261, Glan Yr Ystrad, Carmarthen, SA31 3NYTerracedFreehold£107,000
15 Jul 202517, Glan Yr Ystrad, Carmarthen, SA31 3NYTerracedFreehold£165,000
25 Apr 202519, Glan Yr Ystrad, Carmarthen, SA31 3NYTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the SA31 3PE postcode area, located within Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA31 3PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableQueen Elizabeth HighWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCanolfan Bro Tywi Behaviour Support ServiceWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCarmarthenshire Secondary Teaching and Learning Centre CarmarthenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA31 3PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparBron Yr Aur, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3NQWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA31 3PE, 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 South & LlangynnwrW02000149
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 008BW01000642
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA31 3PE

Is SA31 3PE (Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr) safe?

The area around SA31 3PE records about 114 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA31 3PE?

The median sale price around SA31 3PE in Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr is £190,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA31 3PE?

There are 6 schools close to SA31 3PE, including Queen Elizabeth High, 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 3PE?

SA31 3PE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,406 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA31 3PE (Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA31 3PE 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.