Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

SA31 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA31 1AF.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA31 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SA31 1AF has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA31 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Carmarthen in Carmarthen. Administratively it sits within Carmarthen Town North and South ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA31 1AF is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SA31 1AF are sourced from Output Area W00003437 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA31 1AF. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SA31 1AF is above average at 125 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences241
Shoplifting105
Anti-social behaviour78
Public order41
Criminal damage and arson37

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • D Davies0.8 km
  • Baileys Coffee Bar0.5 km
  • Diablo's on the Quay0.6 km
  • Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru0.8 km
  • Notts Bar0.5 km
  • + 97 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Grubs Up0.8 km
  • Beef Stack0.5 km
  • Salad Bowl at Peter Francis0.7 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • HMY0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Grape Tree0.5 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.5 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Drovers Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • Plume of Feathers0.5 km
  • THE GREMLIN CLUB0.5 km
  • BOARS HEAD HOTEL0.4 km
  • DROVERS ARMS HOTEL0.5 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • LIDL0.6 km
  • Tesco (Archfarchnad)0.6 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.5 km
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • SPILMAN HOTEL0.5 km
  • Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.6 km
  • IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.6 km
  • Y DDERWEN FACH0.7 km
  • Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carmarthen0.8 km
  • Ferryside11.0 km
  • Kidwelly14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tabernacle Terrace0.1 km
  • Tabernacle Terrace0.1 km
  • Brewery Road Lower0.1 km
  • Tanners` Arms0.2 km
  • Waterloo Terrace0.2 km