Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

LITTLE WATER STREET, SA31 1ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE WATER STREET, SA31 1ER.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA31 1ER 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SA31 1ER has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SA31 1ER is an up-and-coming urban area on Little Water Street, 0.3km from Carmarthen 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 1ER is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1ER are sourced from Output Area W00003448 (shared with 8 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 1ER. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Terraced

£ 98,500

18 sales · Mean £ 92,805

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

Crime around SA31 1ER is above average at 136 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.

Violence and sexual offences181
Shoplifting116
Anti-social behaviour48
Criminal damage and arson43
Public order33

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Siop Henwood0.7 km
  • HENWOOD STORES0.7 km
  • Alicja0.4 km
  • Grape Tree0.4 km
  • Card Centre0.4 km
  • + 67 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • HMY0.4 km
  • Beef Stack0.4 km
  • Cegin Myrddin0.4 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • USA Chicken0.4 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Bwyty Divan BBQ Mediterranean Restaurant0.2 km
  • Gwesty'r Golden Lion Hotel0.6 km
  • Lucifers0.3 km
  • New Stags Head0.3 km
  • Queens Hotel0.3 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

104 nearby
  • Bwyty Indiaidd Ginger0.2 km
  • Caffi Wilkinsons0.5 km
  • Cofio Lounge0.3 km
  • Coracle Buffet + Newsagents0.6 km
  • Coracle Chip Shop0.6 km
  • + 99 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • LIDL0.7 km
  • Aldi GMBH1.0 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.2 km
  • Tesco Extra0.7 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • SPILMAN HOTEL0.2 km
  • Y DDERWEN FACH0.4 km
  • Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.2 km
  • IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.2 km
  • Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carmarthen0.6 km
  • Ferryside11.0 km
  • Kidwelly13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peters Church0.2 km
  • Waterloo Terrace0.2 km
  • Carmarthen Council Offices0.2 km
  • Waterloo Terrace0.2 km
  • Council Offices0.2 km