SA31 1SY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Russell Terrace, 0.4km from Trevaughan in Carmarthen. Administratively it sits within Carmarthen Town North and South ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.8% 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 1SY are sourced from Output Area W00003431 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSELL TERRACE, SA31 1SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL TERRACE, SA31 1SY.
292
40
£ 39,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA31 1SY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 40, SA31 1SY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £150k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA31 1SY. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
7 sales · Mean £ 142,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA31 1SY has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Wilkinson1.0 km
- Christ Church Food Bank0.9 km
- Wilkinsons1.0 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Drovers Arms Hotel0.9 km
- BOARS HEAD HOTEL1.0 km
- DROVERS ARMS HOTEL0.9 km
- GOLDEN LION HOTEL0.9 km
- SAVANNAH'S0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru1.0 km
- Salvation Army/Sally Anne's Coffee Shop0.9 km
- TERRITORIAL ARMY MESS0.9 km
- The Salvation Army Community Kitchen0.9 km
- Carmarthen Youth Project1.0 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco (Archfarchnad)0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New China0.7 km
- Siop Tecawê Chick King0.9 km
- CHICK KING TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- Kwong Yick0.7 km
- KWONG YICK0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen1.4 km
- Ferryside11.2 km
- Kidwelly14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Heol Rudd0.2 km
- Brewery Road Shops0.2 km
- Brewery Road Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA311SY · Data under Open Government Licence