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.
WOODS ROW, SA31 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODS ROW, SA31 1BU.
211
42
£ 37,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- HMY0.5 km
- Beef Stack0.3 km
- Cegin Myrddin0.3 km
- Subway0.3 km
- USA Chicken0.3 km
- + 27 more
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, 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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SA311BU · Data under Open Government Licence