Jacksons Lane is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 1QD 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 Jacksons Lane, Carmarthen, SA31 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 1BD, SA31 1QE, SA31 1BU, SA31 1AA, SA31 1JR, SA31 1BH, SA31 1BY, SA31 1PG, SA31 1PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA31 1QD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 55.1% | 48.5% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 51.5% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 1QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 37.5% | 44.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 19.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 28.3% | 19.8% | -8.5% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
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 (61.5%) 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 | 34.4% | 31.1% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -17.3% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 30.4% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 25.9% | 26.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 9.2% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 32% | 24.4% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 36.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 7% | 2.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 91.9% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 94.1% | 86.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 86.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jacksons Lane was 1608.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 705.8% higher than the Carmarthen Town North and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jacksons Lane has the highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Carmarthen Town North and South and the highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 679.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florentinos, 6 - 11 Jacksons Lane, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-02-25 | £101,891 |
| 12 Jacksons Lane, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2025-02-25 | £31,497 |
| 4 Jacksons Lane, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-11-06 | £61,199 |
| 12 Jacksons Lane, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2022-05-09 | £54,118 |
| Unit 1 Jacksons Lane, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2019-04-24 | £85,550 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SA31 1QD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 583 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 668 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 668 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 884 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangunnor CP Penymorfa Lane , Pensarn SA31 2NN | - not rated | 961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florentino's | 6-11 Jacksons Lane | 6 yd | |
| Sloppy Joes HQ | 4-6 Gardd Llydaw, Jacksons Lane | 6 yd | |
| TIME COFFEE SHOP | Time, King Street | 51 yd | |
| Grain | 11-12 Queen Street | 92 yd | |
| YR HEN DDERWEN | 47-48 King Street | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vine | 54 King Street | 29 yd | |
| Rainbows End | Queen Street | 92 yd | |
| Lucifers | Metro, Queen Street | 92 yd | |
| CORACLE TAVERN | Cambrian Place | 137 yd | |
| PLUME OF FEATHERS | St Marys Street | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksons | 4a Jacksons Lane | 6 yd | |
| Cegin Myrddin | 36 Blue Street | 212 yd | |
| USA PIZZA | Usa Chicken, 23 Blue Street | 212 yd | |
| Salad Bowl at Peter Francis | Peter Francis Auctioneers, Towyside, Old Station Road | 240 yd | |
| Subway | 11 Merlins Walk | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) | 46 King Street | 95 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 14 Red Street | 173 yd | |
| LIDL | Friars Park | 560 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 602 yd | |
| Aldi GMBH | Stephens Way, Myrtle Hill | 853 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.