Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

PENLAN ROAD, SA31 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENLAN ROAD, SA31 1DN.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SA31 1DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SA31 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penlan Road, 0.7km from Carmarthen in Carmarthen. Administratively it sits within Carmarthen Town North and South ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SA31 1DN represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area W00003427 (shared with 9 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 1DN. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

Crime around SA31 1DN is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences121
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order22
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

94 nearby
  • D Davies1.0 km
  • Baileys Coffee Bar0.7 km
  • Diablo's on the Quay0.8 km
  • Notts Bar0.7 km
  • Salvation Army/Sally Anne's Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • + 89 more
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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Grape Tree0.7 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.7 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Drovers Arms Hotel0.7 km
  • Plume of Feathers0.7 km
  • THE GREMLIN CLUB0.7 km
  • BOARS HEAD HOTEL0.7 km
  • DROVERS ARMS HOTEL0.7 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • LIDL0.9 km
  • Tesco (Archfarchnad)0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.6 km
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Beef Stack0.7 km
  • Salad Bowl at Peter Francis0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • HMY0.6 km
  • New China0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • SPILMAN HOTEL0.7 km
  • Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.7 km
  • IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.7 km
  • Y DDERWEN FACH0.7 km
  • Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carmarthen1.0 km
  • Ferryside11.2 km
  • Kidwelly14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Brewery Road Lower0.1 km
  • Cae Eithin0.2 km
  • Heol Dysgwylfa0.2 km
  • Tabernacle Terrace0.2 km
  • Tabernacle Terrace0.2 km