SA31 3DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penbryn Avenue, 0.5km from Carmarthen St. David in Carmarthen. Administratively it sits within Carmarthen Town West ward and the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 3DH are sourced from Output Area W00003467 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENBRYN AVENUE, SA31 3DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENBRYN AVENUE, SA31 3DH.
305
43
£ 40,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA31 3DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA31 3DH spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA31 3DH. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,750
8 sales · Mean £ 181,006
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA31 3DH has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
82 nearby- Xcel Bowl0.9 km
- Caffi Wilkinsons0.8 km
- Cofio Lounge1.0 km
- Coracle Chip Shop0.7 km
- Days Department Store1.0 km
- + 77 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Siop Henwood0.9 km
- HENWOOD STORES0.9 km
- Alicja1.0 km
- Grape Tree0.9 km
- Card Centre0.9 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Friends Arms0.5 km
- Gwesty'r Golden Lion Hotel0.7 km
- New Stags Head0.9 km
- BRO MYRDDIN BOWLS0.2 km
- FRIENDS ARMS0.5 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- LIDL0.7 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
- LIDL0.7 km
- Tesco (Archfarchnad)0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Beef Stack0.9 km
- Cegin Myrddin1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- USA Chicken1.0 km
- New China0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carmarthen1.2 km
- Ferryside10.4 km
- Kidwelly13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Barracks0.2 km
- Beech Road0.3 km
- Sycamore Way0.3 km
- Model Primary School0.3 km
- County Court Offices0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA313DH · Data under Open Government Licence