SA31 1GW is an up-and-coming urban area on Church Street, 0.4km 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 1GW is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £385k. 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 1GW are sourced from Output Area W00003447 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, SA31 1GW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, SA31 1GW.
195
50
£ 37,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA31 1GW 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 1GW has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA31 1GW. The average age is 49.5. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA31 1GW is above average at 132 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Siop Henwood1.0 km
- HENWOOD STORES1.0 km
- Alicja0.5 km
- Grape Tree0.6 km
- Card Centre0.6 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- HMY0.4 km
- Beef Stack0.6 km
- Cegin Myrddin0.5 km
- Subway0.6 km
- USA Chicken0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Bwyty Divan BBQ Mediterranean Restaurant0.3 km
- Gwesty'r Golden Lion Hotel0.7 km
- Lucifers0.3 km
- New Stags Head0.5 km
- Queens Hotel0.3 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- Bwyty Indiaidd Ginger0.3 km
- Caffi Wilkinsons0.7 km
- Cofio Lounge0.5 km
- Coracle Buffet + Newsagents0.6 km
- Coracle Chip Shop0.8 km
- + 99 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- LIDL0.9 km
- Aldi GMBH1.0 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.3 km
- Tesco Extra0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- SPILMAN HOTEL0.2 km
- Y DDERWEN FACH0.3 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
- Kidwelly13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lidl0.1 km
- St Peters Church0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Carmarthen Council Offices0.2 km
- Council Offices0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA311GW · Data under Open Government Licence