Parcel Terrace is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 1NS 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parcel Terrace, Carmarthen, SA31 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 1NW, SA31 1NZ, SA31 1NT, SA31 1NN, SA31 1NU, SA31 2EN, SA31 1HR, SA31 2EL, SA31 1NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA31 1NS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 32.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 48% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 43.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.8% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 16.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22% | 22.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.1% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 14.9% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 35.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.9% | 89.8% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 90.4% | 88.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 87.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parcel Terrace was 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the Carmarthen Town North and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parcel Terrace has the 20th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Carmarthen Town North and South and the 190th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Parcel Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2004-06-11 | £230,000 |
| 7 Parcel Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £12,000 | 1998-02-02 | £50,390 |
SA31 1NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Park Primary School Priory Street , Carmarthen SA31 1HF | - not rated | 428 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangunnor CP Penymorfa Lane , Pensarn SA31 2NN | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 1,783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tin Works | Jewson, The Old Tin Works, Priory Street | 109 yd | |
| CARMARTHEN MIND ASSOCIATION | 132b Priory Street | 574 yd | |
| Fortune House | 2 Priory Street | 599 yd | |
| Caffi'r Atom | 18 King Street | 838 yd | |
| Pethau Da yn Pethyn Bychain | 52-52a King Street | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFARN TANERDY | Tanerdy | 526 yd | |
| CARMARTHEN BOWLING CLUB | Carmarthen Bowls Club, St Peters Street | 606 yd | |
| CWRW | The Parrot, 32 King Street | 785 yd | |
| STAG & PHEASANT | Stag And Pheasant, 34 Spilman Street | 804 yd | |
| Rainbows End | Queen Street | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp and Fry | 120-121 Priory Street | 369 yd | |
| Carmarthen Town AFC | Richmond Park, Priory Street | 369 yd | |
| ORIENTAL GARDEN | 124 Priory Street | 369 yd | |
| Carmarthen Tandoori Indian Takeaway | 119 Priory Street | 369 yd | |
| HMY | 41-45 Richmond Terrace | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) | 46 King Street | 879 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 14 Red Street | 1,042 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.