Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

SA31 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA31 1BW.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA31 1BW spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SA31 1BW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Caerfyrddin in Carmarthen. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Carmarthen Town North and South ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area W00003450 (shared with 72 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 1BW. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime rates near SA31 1BW are high at 151 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 offences188
Shoplifting125
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson47
Public order38

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Siop Henwood0.8 km
  • HENWOOD STORES0.8 km
  • Alicja0.3 km
  • Grape Tree0.4 km
  • Card Centre0.4 km
  • + 69 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • HMY0.5 km
  • Beef Stack0.4 km
  • Cegin Myrddin0.3 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • USA Chicken0.3 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Bwyty Divan BBQ Mediterranean Restaurant0.1 km
  • Gwesty'r Golden Lion Hotel0.5 km
  • Lucifers0.1 km
  • New Stags Head0.3 km
  • Queens Hotel0.1 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

106 nearby
  • Bwyty Indiaidd Ginger0.0 km
  • Caffi Wilkinsons0.4 km
  • Cofio Lounge0.3 km
  • Coracle Buffet + Newsagents0.5 km
  • Coracle Chip Shop0.5 km
  • + 101 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Co-operative0.0 km
  • LIDL0.6 km
  • Aldi GMBH0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.0 km
  • Tesco Extra0.7 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • SPILMAN HOTEL0.1 km
  • Y DDERWEN FACH0.5 km
  • Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.1 km
  • IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.1 km
  • Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.1 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carmarthen0.5 km
  • Ferryside10.9 km
  • Kidwelly13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Carmarthen Council Offices0.1 km
  • Council Offices0.1 km
  • St Peters Church0.1 km
  • Waterloo Terrace0.2 km
  • Waterloo Terrace0.3 km