SA31 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Llys Y Nant, 0.6km from Cwm-oernant in Carmarthen. Administratively it sits within Carmarthen Town North and South ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SA31 1AS represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area W00003436 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LLYS Y NANT, SA31 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLYS Y NANT, SA31 1AS.
291
45
£ 39,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 45, SA31 1AS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA31 1AS. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA31 1AS has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- D Davies1.0 km
- Baileys Coffee Bar0.7 km
- Diablo's on the Quay0.9 km
- Notts Bar0.7 km
- Salvation Army/Sally Anne's Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 85 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- B & M Bargains0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Grape Tree0.8 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Drovers Arms Hotel0.9 km
- Plume of Feathers0.8 km
- THE GREMLIN CLUB0.7 km
- BOARS HEAD HOTEL0.8 km
- DROVERS ARMS HOTEL0.9 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Beef Stack0.8 km
- Salad Bowl at Peter Francis0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- HMY0.3 km
- New China0.7 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- SPILMAN HOTEL0.6 km
- Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.7 km
- IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.7 km
- Y DDERWEN FACH0.4 km
- Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen1.0 km
- Ferryside11.4 km
- Kidwelly14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Capel Evan Road Turn0.1 km
- Park Hall Junction0.2 km
- Seymour Terrace0.2 km
- Tabernacle Terrace0.4 km
- Tabernacle Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA311AS · Data under Open Government Licence