Furnace Bank is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 1NT 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 Furnace Bank, Carmarthen, SA31 1NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 1NW, SA31 1NS, SA31 2EN, SA31 1NZ, SA31 2EL, SA31 1HR, SA31 1NN, SA31 1NU, SA31 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA31 1NT 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 Furnace Bank 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.
Furnace Bank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Furnace Bank, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2023-10-25 | £158,667 |
| 2 Furnace Bank, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2023-10-25 | £157,720 |
| 4 Furnace Bank, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-12-21 | £118,307 |
| 2 Furnace Bank, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £21,000 | 2001-06-12 | £92,132 |
| 1 Furnace Bank, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £42,500 | 2001-01-05 | £188,605 |
SA31 1NT 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 | 484 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangunnor CP Penymorfa Lane , Pensarn SA31 2NN | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 1,841 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 | 65 yd | |
| CARMARTHEN MIND ASSOCIATION | 132b Priory Street | 636 yd | |
| Fortune House | 2 Priory Street | 662 yd | |
| Caffi'r Atom | 18 King Street | 901 yd | |
| Pethau Da yn Pethyn Bychain | 52-52a King Street | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFARN TANERDY | Tanerdy | 464 yd | |
| CARMARTHEN BOWLING CLUB | Carmarthen Bowls Club, St Peters Street | 666 yd | |
| CWRW | The Parrot, 32 King Street | 847 yd | |
| STAG & PHEASANT | Stag And Pheasant, 34 Spilman Street | 866 yd | |
| Vine | 54 King Street | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMY | 41-45 Richmond Terrace | 429 yd | |
| ORIENTAL GARDEN | 124 Priory Street | 430 yd | |
| Carmarthen Tandoori Indian Takeaway | 119 Priory Street | 430 yd | |
| Crisp and Fry | 120-121 Priory Street | 430 yd | |
| Carmarthen Town AFC | Richmond Park, Priory Street | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) | 46 King Street | 941 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.