SA31 — CARMARTHEN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SA31

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SA31 is £243,585, which is 7% below the West Wales average of £261,315.

Properties in SA31 cost 15.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SA31 have fallen 25.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£311,498	211
Semi-detached	£194,433	209
Terraced	£147,054	226
Flat	£119,234	44
All types	£243,585	746

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SA31

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 59.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SA31 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

25.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

10.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SA31

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SA31 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Johnstown C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol y Dderwen	Other	Not inspected	mi
Myrddin C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Llangunnor CP	Other	Not inspected	mi
Richmond Park Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

190,800

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SA31 are 306.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

306.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SA31 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SA31 — CARMARTHEN

Area Summary

SA31 (CARMARTHEN) offers affordable property prices (£243,585, 15% below national average), low crime (27% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (306 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SA31?

The average house price in SA31 (CARMARTHEN) is £243,585, based on 746 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 25.1% over the past year.

Is SA31 a safe area to live?

Crime in SA31 is significantly below the national average (59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SA31?

There are 11 schools in or near SA31. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SA31?

Council tax in SA31 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SA31?

The average broadband download speed in SA31 is 306 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SA31 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SA31 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 190,800.