Water Street is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 1RH is located in the Carmarthen Town West 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 Water Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 1RG, SA31 3DY, SA31 3EW, SA31 1RE, SA31 3JD, SA31 3DX, SA31 1RW, SA31 1RF, SA31 1PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA31 1RH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 55.2% | 48.8% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 44.8% | 51.2% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 1RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 45% | 59.8% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 13.9% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -30.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 15.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.7% | -3.3% | 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 (68.7%) 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 | 43.3% | 35% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 33.7% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 19.5% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 26.1% | 24.3% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 11.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 12.4% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 25.7% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.3% | 91.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 89.2% | 89.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 89% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 35.8% | 13.5% | 22.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Street was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.2% lower than the Carmarthen Town West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Water Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Carmarthen Town West and the 18th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Water Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2023-09-29 | £114,496 |
| 43 Water Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2023-01-06 | £126,813 |
| 58 Water Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-11-01 | £315,820 |
| 48 Water Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-02-25 | £164,960 |
| 57 Water Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2022-01-28 | £115,140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 303 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 303 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 443 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Model C.I.W. School College Road , Carmarthen SA31 3EQ | - not rated | 667 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Richmond Park Primary School Priory Street , Carmarthen SA31 1HF | - not rated | 926 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGANS FISH RESTAURANT | 80 Water Street | 150 yd | |
| CORACLE CHIP SHOP | 41-42 Lammas Street | 189 yd | |
| WEST END FISH & CHIPS | 21 Lammas Street | 189 yd | |
| Salvation Army/Sally Anne's Coffee Shop | 109 Lammas Street | 226 yd | |
| FALCON HOTEL | 111 Lammas Street | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAIRIES SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB LTD | Dairies Sports And Social Club, 38 Water Street | 26 yd | |
| The Dog and Piano | 5-6 Water Street | 157 yd | |
| SAVANNAH'S | Savannah's Nightclub, 100 Lammas Street | 226 yd | |
| GOLDEN LION HOTEL | Golden Lion Hotel, 101 Lammas Street | 226 yd | |
| DROVERS ARMS HOTEL | The Drovers Arms, 106 Lammas Street | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWONG YICK | 17 Water Street | 26 yd | |
| New China | Y Ceffyl Du, 24 Water Street | 26 yd | |
| CHICK KING TAKEAWAY | 32 Lammas Street | 189 yd | |
| Jasmine Thia Takeaway | 4 Water Street | 199 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Sushi | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 315 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 14 Red Street | 363 yd | |
| LIDL | Friars Park | 398 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) | 46 King Street | 618 yd | |
| Aldi GMBH | Stephens Way, Myrtle Hill | 1,062 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 6.3% |
| 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.