Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

WATERLOO TERRACE, SA31 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO TERRACE, SA31 1DQ.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA31 1DQ 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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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SA31 1DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £207k.

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

SA31 1DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Waterloo Terrace, 0.4km from Carmarthen in Carmarthen. Administratively it sits within Carmarthen Town North and South ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £207k. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area W00003438 (shared with 10 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 1DQ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

3 sales · Mean £ 196,333

Terraced

£ 157,475

6 sales · Mean £ 166,658

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

Crime rates near SA31 1DQ are high at 143 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 offences295
Shoplifting120
Anti-social behaviour90
Public order52
Criminal damage and arson50

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Hagan's Fish and Chip1.0 km
  • D Davies0.7 km
  • Baileys Coffee Bar0.4 km
  • Diablo's on the Quay0.6 km
  • Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru0.9 km
  • + 97 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Grubs Up0.8 km
  • Beef Stack0.4 km
  • Salad Bowl at Peter Francis0.6 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • HMY0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Drovers Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • Plume of Feathers0.5 km
  • THE GREMLIN CLUB0.4 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)0.4 km
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • SPILMAN HOTEL0.4 km
  • Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.5 km
  • IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.5 km
  • Y DDERWEN FACH0.6 km
  • Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.4 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
  • Waterloo Terrace0.1 km
  • Waterloo Terrace0.1 km
  • Tanners` Arms0.2 km