Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, SA31 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD ROAD, SA31 1EA.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

50

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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: 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.

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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order6
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Tafarn Tanerdy0.9 km
  • TAFARN TANERDY0.9 km
  • Vine1.0 km
  • Rainbows End1.0 km
  • Lucifers1.0 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

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

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

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
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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