Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

GROES FFORDD FACH, SA31 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROES FFORDD FACH, SA31 1EB.

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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

SA31 1EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SA31 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Groes Ffordd Fach, 0.2km from Cwm-oernant in Carmarthen. Administratively it sits within Carmarthen Town North and South ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SA31 1EB represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 1EB 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 1EB. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 154,000

3 sales · Mean £ 174,000

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

SA31 1EB has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences49
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order9
Other theft8
Vehicle crime8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Siop Henwood0.9 km
  • HENWOOD STORES0.9 km
  • Tanerdy Garage and Shop0.6 km
  • Garej Tanerdy Garage0.6 km
  • Hugh Evans Butchers0.9 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Tafarn Tanerdy0.6 km
  • TAFARN TANERDY0.6 km
  • Vine1.0 km
  • Rainbows End1.0 km
  • Lucifers1.0 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • HMY0.4 km
  • Carmarthen Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Carmarthen Town AFC0.5 km
  • Carmarthen Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • HMY0.4 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • SPILMAN HOTEL0.9 km
  • Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.9 km
  • IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.9 km
  • Y DDERWEN FACH0.5 km
  • Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Coffee #10.9 km
  • Costa Coffee Ltd0.9 km
  • Nurture Centre0.9 km
  • TIME COFFEE SHOP1.0 km
  • Florentino's1.0 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carmarthen1.3 km
  • Ferryside11.7 km
  • Kidwelly14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Llwyn Meredydd0.1 km
  • Belvedere Post Box0.2 km
  • Belvedere Avenue0.3 km
  • Capel Evan Road Turn0.3 km
  • Park Hall0.3 km