SA31 2JZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mount Pleasant, 0.6km from Pensarn in Carmarthen. Administratively it sits within Llangunnor ward and the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k. 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 2JZ are sourced from Output Area W00003726 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT PLEASANT, SA31 2JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, SA31 2JZ.
558
42
£ 37,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
SA31 2JZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 84% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA31 2JZ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
3 sales · Mean £ 223,666
Detached
£ 315,000
4 sales · Mean £ 533,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA31 2JZ has low crime rates — 21 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
16 nearby- Game Retail Ltd c/o Sports Direct0.7 km
- High Noon Stores0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Brynmeurig Stores (Premier)0.2 km
- Farm Fresh Cooked Meats (FP078)0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Caffi'r Gegin Fach0.6 km
- Hagan's Fish and Chip0.6 km
- Heddlu Dyfed Powys0.6 km
- Caffi'r Gegin Fach0.6 km
- D Davies0.8 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi GMBH0.7 km
- Aldi GMBH0.7 km
- Morrisons Supermarket Plc0.8 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Grubs Up0.8 km
- Salad Bowl at Peter Francis0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Laser Station Ltd0.8 km
- The Caraway0.8 km
- The Caraway0.8 km
- Laser Station Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen0.8 km
- Ferryside10.2 km
- Kidwelly12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Brynmeurig Turn0.1 km
- Roman Road0.1 km
- Elder Grove0.2 km
- Bron-y-dre0.2 km
- Tregynwr Junction0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA312JZ · Data under Open Government Licence