SA31 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Springfield Road, 0.3km from Cwm-oernant in Carmarthen. Administratively it sits within Carmarthen Town North and South ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SA31 1EA is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k, up 53.0% year-on-year. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area W00003425 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD ROAD, SA31 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD ROAD, SA31 1EA.
316
50
£ 39,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA31 1EA — age 50, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £382k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 53.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA31 1EA. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 301,250
6 sales · Mean £ 274,416
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
3 sales · Mean £ 234,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA31 1EA has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Siop Henwood0.6 km
- HENWOOD STORES0.6 km
- Tanerdy Garage and Shop0.9 km
- Garej Tanerdy Garage0.9 km
- Hugh Evans Butchers0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Tafarn Tanerdy0.9 km
- TAFARN TANERDY0.9 km
- Vine1.0 km
- Rainbows End1.0 km
- Lucifers1.0 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- HMY0.5 km
- New China1.0 km
- Carmarthen Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Carmarthen Town AFC0.7 km
- Carmarthen Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- SPILMAN HOTEL0.9 km
- Ivy Bush Royal Hotel1.0 km
- IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL1.0 km
- Y DDERWEN FACH0.6 km
- Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Coffee #10.8 km
- Alleyway Coffee1.0 km
- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Costa Coffee Ltd0.8 km
- Nurture Centre0.9 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen1.4 km
- Ferryside11.7 km
- Kidwelly14.6 km
Bus Stops
- Llwyn Meredydd0.3 km
- Capel Evan Road Turn0.4 km
- Park Hall Junction0.4 km
- Belvedere Post Box0.5 km
- Seymour Terrace0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA311EA · Data under Open Government Licence