Postcode Analysis Carmarthenshire, Wales

THE ESPLANADE, SA31 1NG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ESPLANADE, SA31 1NG.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA31 1NG 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SA31 1NG 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.

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

SA31 1NG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Esplanade, 0.6km 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 1NG 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 is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k. 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 1NG are sourced from Output Area W00003446 (shared with 16 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 1NG. 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

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 179,000

3 sales · Mean £ 211,333

Detached

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

Crime around SA31 1NG is moderate at 60 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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour14
Drugs11
Vehicle crime10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Tanerdy Garage and Shop0.8 km
  • Alicja0.8 km
  • Grape Tree0.8 km
  • Card Centre0.8 km
  • The Hemp Garden0.8 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Tafarn Tanerdy0.8 km
  • TAFARN TANERDY0.8 km
  • Bwyty Divan BBQ Mediterranean Restaurant0.6 km
  • Lucifers0.6 km
  • New Stags Head0.7 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • HMY0.3 km
  • Beef Stack0.8 km
  • Cegin Myrddin0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • USA Chicken0.8 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Bwyty Indiaidd Ginger0.5 km
  • Caffi Wilkinsons0.9 km
  • Cofio Lounge0.7 km
  • Coracle Buffet + Newsagents0.9 km
  • D Davies0.7 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street)0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • SPILMAN HOTEL0.4 km
  • Y DDERWEN FACH0.2 km
  • Ivy Bush Royal Hotel0.5 km
  • IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL0.5 km
  • Gwesty Spilman Hotel0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carmarthen0.8 km
  • Ferryside11.2 km
  • Kidwelly14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Priory Street0.3 km
  • Priory Street0.3 km
  • Park Hall0.3 km