Heol Spurrell is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 1TG 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 Heol Spurrell, Carmarthen, SA31 1TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 1TE, SA31 1RZ, SA31 1TF, SA31 1SA, SA31 1RY, SA31 1SB, SA31 1TL, SA31 1TP, SA31 1DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA31 1TG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 54.1% | 49% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 45.9% | 51% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 1TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 39.5% | 49.6% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 28.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14% | 13.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 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 | 35.4% | 44.1% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around SA31 1TG this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 30.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 9.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 17.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 90% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 95.1% | 82.6% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 95.1% | 82.6% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 9.7% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 35.2% | 13.5% | 21.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Spurrell was 222.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% higher than the Carmarthen Town North and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Spurrell has the 9th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Carmarthen Town North and South and the 40th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Heol Spurrell, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2025-09-10 | £93,000 |
| 10 Heol Spurrell, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-04-28 | £183,919 |
| 6 Heol Spurrell, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2019-06-18 | £190,898 |
| 16 Heol Spurrell, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-05-17 | £74,173 |
| 2 Heol Spurrell, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2018-12-18 | £187,330 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA31 1TG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 109 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 109 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 775 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Richmond Park Primary School Priory Street , Carmarthen SA31 1HF | - not rated | 789 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Model C.I.W. School College Road , Carmarthen SA31 3EQ | - not rated | 840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee #1 | Unit 19, St Catherines Walk | 369 yd | |
| Harvester | Ground Floor Unit 6, St Catherines Walk | 369 yd | |
| Y Sied Goffi | Unit 8, St Catherines Walk | 387 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Unit 6, St Catherines Walk | 387 yd | |
| Pizza Express | St Catherine's Walk | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAIRIES SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB LTD | Dairies Sports And Social Club, 38 Water Street | 369 yd | |
| The Dog and Piano | 5-6 Water Street | 489 yd | |
| THE MANSEL ARMS | Mansel Arms, 1 Mansel Street | 498 yd | |
| The Warren | 11 Mansel Street | 535 yd | |
| CORACLE TAVERN | Cambrian Place | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWONG YICK | 17 Water Street | 369 yd | |
| New China | Y Ceffyl Du, 24 Water Street | 380 yd | |
| Jasmine Thia Takeaway | 4 Water Street | 529 yd | |
| CHICK KING TAKEAWAY | 32 Lammas Street | 568 yd | |
| Subway | 11 Merlins Walk | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 14 Red Street | 518 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 708 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) | 46 King Street | 732 yd | |
| LIDL | Friars Park | 785 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.