SA31 1DX is an up-and-coming urban area on Myrddin Crescent, 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 families considering a move, SA31 1DX represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 15.6% year-on-year. 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area W00003436 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MYRDDIN CRESCENT, SA31 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MYRDDIN CRESCENT, SA31 1DX.
291
45
£ 39,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SA31 1DX is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £225k. Property prices are trending up 15.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA31 1DX. The average age is 44.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 168,000
21 sales · Mean £ 185,404
Terraced
£ 208,000
4 sales · Mean £ 206,625
Detached
£ 196,500
4 sales · Mean £ 209,275
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA31 1DX is above average at 125 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
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Hagan's Fish and Chip1.0 km
- D Davies0.7 km
- Baileys Coffee Bar0.5 km
- Diablo's on the Quay0.6 km
- Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru1.0 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Grubs Up0.8 km
- Beef Stack0.5 km
- Salad Bowl at Peter Francis0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- HMY0.4 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- B & M Bargains0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- Holland and Barrett0.5 km
- Spar0.5 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Drovers Arms Hotel0.6 km
- Plume of Feathers0.5 km
- THE GREMLIN CLUB0.5 km
- BOARS HEAD HOTEL0.5 km
- DROVERS ARMS HOTEL0.6 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- LIDL0.7 km
- Tesco (Archfarchnad)0.7 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.4 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- SPILMAN HOTEL0.4 km
- Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.4 km
- IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.4 km
- Y DDERWEN FACH0.5 km
- Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen0.8 km
- Ferryside11.1 km
- Kidwelly14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tabernacle Terrace0.1 km
- Tabernacle Terrace0.2 km
- Waterloo Terrace0.2 km
- Waterloo Terrace0.2 km
- Tanners` Arms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA311DX · Data under Open Government Licence