Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

WOODS ROW, SA31 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODS ROW, SA31 1BU.

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Population

211

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA31 1BU 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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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. SA31 1BU's IMD rank, 6% unemployment, and 24% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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

SA31 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Woods Row, 0.1km from Caerfyrddin in Carmarthen. Administratively it sits within Carmarthen Town North and South ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00003449 (shared with 29 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 1BU. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 95,000

1 sales · Mean £ 95,000

Detached

£ 52,500

1 sales · Mean £ 52,500

Terraced

£ 62,000

1 sales · Mean £ 62,000

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

Crime rates near SA31 1BU are high at 163 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 offences231
Shoplifting125
Anti-social behaviour74
Criminal damage and arson51
Public order42

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Siop Henwood0.8 km
  • HENWOOD STORES0.8 km
  • Alicja0.3 km
  • Grape Tree0.3 km
  • Card Centre0.3 km
  • + 69 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • HMY0.5 km
  • Beef Stack0.3 km
  • Cegin Myrddin0.3 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • USA Chicken0.3 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Bwyty Divan BBQ Mediterranean Restaurant0.1 km
  • Gwesty'r Golden Lion Hotel0.4 km
  • Lucifers0.1 km
  • New Stags Head0.2 km
  • Queens Hotel0.1 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

108 nearby
  • Bwyty Indiaidd Ginger0.1 km
  • Caffi Wilkinsons0.4 km
  • Cofio Lounge0.2 km
  • Coracle Buffet + Newsagents0.5 km
  • Coracle Chip Shop0.5 km
  • + 103 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Co-operative0.1 km
  • LIDL0.6 km
  • Aldi GMBH0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.1 km
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • SPILMAN HOTEL0.1 km
  • Y DDERWEN FACH0.6 km
  • Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.2 km
  • IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.2 km
  • Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.1 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carmarthen0.5 km
  • Ferryside10.8 km
  • Kidwelly13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Carmarthen Council Offices0.1 km
  • Council Offices0.1 km
  • St Peters Church0.2 km
  • Waterloo Terrace0.2 km
  • Waterloo Terrace0.2 km