SA31 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellfield Road, 0.6km 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 strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £288k. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area W00003436 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLFIELD ROAD, SA31 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLFIELD ROAD, SA31 1DS.
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 1DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA31 1DS. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 221,375
2 sales · Mean £ 221,375
Semi-Detached
£ 287,750
4 sales · Mean £ 259,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA31 1DS is above average at 100 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
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- D Davies0.9 km
- Baileys Coffee Bar0.6 km
- Diablo's on the Quay0.7 km
- Notts Bar0.6 km
- Salvation Army/Sally Anne's Coffee Shop0.7 km
- + 91 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Grubs Up0.9 km
- Beef Stack0.6 km
- Salad Bowl at Peter Francis0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
- HMY0.4 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- B & M Bargains0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Grape Tree0.6 km
- Holland and Barrett0.6 km
- Spar0.6 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Drovers Arms Hotel0.7 km
- Plume of Feathers0.6 km
- THE GREMLIN CLUB0.6 km
- BOARS HEAD HOTEL0.6 km
- DROVERS ARMS HOTEL0.7 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- LIDL0.9 km
- Tesco (Archfarchnad)0.8 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.5 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- + 3 more
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 FACH0.5 km
- Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen0.9 km
- Ferryside11.2 km
- Kidwelly14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tabernacle Terrace0.2 km
- Tabernacle Terrace0.2 km
- Brewery Road Lower0.2 km
- Waterloo Terrace0.3 km
- Waterloo Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA311DS · Data under Open Government Licence