SA31 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Priory 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.
For renters and young professionals, SA31 1AG offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AG are sourced from Output Area W00003446 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY STREET, SA31 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY STREET, SA31 1AG.
288
42
£ 37,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA31 1AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SA31 1AG is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA31 1AG. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA31 1AG is above average at 109 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 Henwood0.9 km
- HENWOOD STORES0.9 km
- Tanerdy Garage and Shop0.9 km
- Alicja0.6 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Tafarn Tanerdy0.9 km
- TAFARN TANERDY0.9 km
- Bwyty Divan BBQ Mediterranean Restaurant0.4 km
- Gwesty'r Golden Lion Hotel0.8 km
- Lucifers0.4 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- HMY0.3 km
- Beef Stack0.7 km
- Cegin Myrddin0.6 km
- Subway0.7 km
- USA Chicken0.6 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Bwyty Indiaidd Ginger0.3 km
- Caffi Wilkinsons0.7 km
- Cofio Lounge0.6 km
- Coracle Buffet + Newsagents0.7 km
- Coracle Chip Shop0.8 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- LIDL0.9 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.3 km
- Tesco Extra1.0 km
- LIDL0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- SPILMAN HOTEL0.3 km
- Y DDERWEN FACH0.2 km
- Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.3 km
- IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.3 km
- Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen0.7 km
- Ferryside11.1 km
- Kidwelly13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lidl0.0 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- St Peters Church0.2 km
- Seymour Terrace0.3 km
- Carmarthen Council Offices0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA311AG · Data under Open Government Licence