SA31 1EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Capel Evan Road, 0.4km from Cwm-oernant in Carmarthen. Administratively it sits within Carmarthen Town North and South ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA31 1EJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area W00003429 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAPEL EVAN ROAD, SA31 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPEL EVAN ROAD, SA31 1EJ.
291
31
£ 39,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA31 1EJ 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.
Area Character
SA31 1EJ has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA31 1EJ. The average age is 31.2. 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: 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
Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 264,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA31 1EJ has low crime rates — 39 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- B & M Bargains0.9 km
- B & M Bargains0.9 km
- Siop Henwood0.8 km
- HENWOOD STORES0.8 km
- Tanerdy Garage and Shop0.7 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Plume of Feathers0.9 km
- THE GREMLIN CLUB0.9 km
- Tafarn Tanerdy0.7 km
- TAFARN TANERDY0.7 km
- Vine0.8 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Baileys Coffee Bar0.9 km
- Notts Bar0.9 km
- Tea Traders0.9 km
- Vio’s Kitchen1.0 km
- Baileys Coffee Bar0.9 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Salad Bowl at Peter Francis0.9 km
- HMY0.2 km
- Salad Bowl at Peter Francis0.9 km
- Carmarthen Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Carmarthen Town AFC0.4 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- SPILMAN HOTEL0.7 km
- Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.8 km
- IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.8 km
- Y DDERWEN FACH0.3 km
- Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen1.2 km
- Ferryside11.6 km
- Kidwelly14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Belvedere Post Box0.1 km
- Capel Evan Road Turn0.2 km
- Park Hall0.2 km
- Park Hall Junction0.2 km
- Park Hall Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA311EJ · Data under Open Government Licence