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SA31

CARMARTHEN

West Wales, Wales, England

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SA31 encompasses CARMARTHEN and its surrounding areas in West Wales, Wales.

Avg price £243,585
1yr change ▼ 25.1%
Crime 27% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£243,585

▼ 25.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% below national avg

Crime Rate

59.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

27% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

306 Mbps

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.

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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

£197K £224K £250K £277K £304K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

190,800

Population

67

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.

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306.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SA31 CARMARTHEN

What is the average house price in SA31 CARMARTHEN?
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 CARMARTHEN 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 is the population of SA31 CARMARTHEN?
The population of SA31 (CARMARTHEN) is approximately 190,800 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SA31 CARMARTHEN?
There are 11 schools in or near SA31. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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