Mansel Street is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 1PX 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 Mansel Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 1PU, SA31 1QX, SA31 3AD, SA31 3AJ, SA31 3AE, SA31 1PS, SA31 1RB, SA31 1PZ, SA31 1PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA31 1PX is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 46.9% | 44.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 53.1% | 55.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 1PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 53.8% | 56.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 22.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 12.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (69.1%) 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 | 39.8% | 41.1% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 28% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 23.4% | 8.0% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 19.7% | 22.9% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 10.9% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 16.7% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 30.2% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 0.5% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 84.6% | -10.2% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 76.9% | 83.8% | 6.9% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 4.6% | -9.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 84.2% | 9.5% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mansel Street was 394.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.4% higher than the Carmarthen Town North and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mansel Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Carmarthen Town North and South and the 15th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 226.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mansel Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-07-29 | £217,740 |
| 11 Mansel Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-05-10 | £178,528 |
| 6 Mansel Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2009-03-24 | £269,425 |
| 6 Mansel Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2009-01-02 | £326,889 |
| 10 Mansel Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2008-09-09 | £155,135 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 495 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 495 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 597 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Richmond Park Primary School Priory Street , Carmarthen SA31 1HF | - not rated | 797 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Model C.I.W. School College Road , Carmarthen SA31 3EQ | - not rated | 901 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Indian Cuisine | 5 Mansel Street | 56 yd | |
| Crumbs | Units 19 To 20, Carmarthen Indoor Market, Market Way | 112 yd | |
| Pat's Taste of Thailand | 17 The Market | 112 yd | |
| Cwtch Bach | Unit 10, Carmarthen Indoor Market, Market Way | 112 yd | |
| BETHS CAFE | Stall 24, Carmarthen Indoor Market, Market Way | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Warren | 11 Mansel Street | 12 yd | |
| THE MANSEL ARMS | Mansel Arms, 1 Mansel Street | 56 yd | |
| ROSE & CROWN | Lammas Street | 75 yd | |
| BOARS HEAD HOTEL | The Boars Head Hotel, 120 Lammas Street | 75 yd | |
| The Dog and Piano | 5-6 Water Street | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Thia Takeaway | 4 Water Street | 80 yd | |
| Subway | 11 Merlins Walk | 123 yd | |
| CHICK KING TAKEAWAY | 32 Lammas Street | 178 yd | |
| Cegin Myrddin | 36 Blue Street | 201 yd | |
| USA PIZZA | Usa Chicken, 23 Blue Street | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 14 Red Street | 166 yd | |
| LIDL | Friars Park | 328 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 332 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) | 46 King Street | 383 yd | |
| Aldi GMBH | Stephens Way, Myrtle Hill | 858 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.