Spilman Street is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 1LQ is located in the Carmarthen Town North and South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spilman Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 1LD, SA31 1JY, SA31 1BN, SA31 1LG, SA31 1BS, SA31 1LL, SA31 1BH, SA31 1BX, SA31 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA31 1LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 49.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.8% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA31 1LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 48.4% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 20.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 20.9% | 12.6% | -8.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 22.6% | 14.3% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25% | 30.7% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -17.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 31.9% | 28.1% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 26.4% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 12.9% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 16.3% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 24.7% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 93.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 85.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 85.4% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 85.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 34.8% | 13.5% | 21.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spilman Street was 232.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% higher than the Carmarthen Town North and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spilman Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Carmarthen Town North and South and the 34th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-01-25 | £108,255 |
| 27 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-07-22 | £143,709 |
| 27 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2021-02-02 | £75,847 |
| 31 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2020-12-17 | £111,811 |
| The Stag And Pheasant, 34 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2019-11-22 | £503,290 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Park Primary School Priory Street , Carmarthen SA31 1HF | - not rated | 461 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 783 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 783 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangunnor CP Penymorfa Lane , Pensarn SA31 2NN | - not rated | 935 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi'r Atom | 18 King Street | 37 yd | |
| Pethau Da yn Pethyn Bychain | 52-52a King Street | 60 yd | |
| YR HEN DDERWEN | 47-48 King Street | 81 yd | |
| GINGER INDIAN RESTAURANT | 44 King Street | 81 yd | |
| Grain | 11-12 Queen Street | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAG & PHEASANT | Stag And Pheasant, 34 Spilman Street | 4 yd | |
| CWRW | The Parrot, 32 King Street | 77 yd | |
| Rainbows End | Queen Street | 146 yd | |
| Lucifers | Metro, Queen Street | 146 yd | |
| Vine | 54 King Street | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksons | 4a Jacksons Lane | 175 yd | |
| Salad Bowl at Peter Francis | Peter Francis Auctioneers, Towyside, Old Station Road | 190 yd | |
| FARHINS | 133-134 Priory Street | 231 yd | |
| Cegin Myrddin | 36 Blue Street | 371 yd | |
| USA PIZZA | Usa Chicken, 23 Blue Street | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) | 46 King Street | 81 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 14 Red Street | 324 yd | |
| LIDL | Friars Park | 731 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 776 yd | |
| Aldi GMBH | Stephens Way, Myrtle Hill | 929 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.