Reservoir Road is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 2ER 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 Reservoir Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 2DB, SA31 2HA, SA31 1GX, SA31 2EP, SA31 1HX, SA31 2EZ, SA31 2HN, SA31 2EW, SA31 2EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA31 2ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 52.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 31.6% | 40.1% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 44.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 49.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 8.9% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 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 | 31.6% | 23.6% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 21.7% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 30.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 96.8% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 91.6% | 89.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 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 | 91.6% | 89.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reservoir Road was 129.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Carmarthen Town North and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reservoir Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Carmarthen Town North and South and the 117th highest crime rate of 591 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Reservoir Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2023-11-27 | £103,741 |
| Porthyrhyd House Reservoir Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-24 | £323,556 |
| Porthyrhyd House Reservoir Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2019-08-16 | £384,145 |
| Swn-Y-Nant Reservoir Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-08-14 | £229,767 |
| Porthyrhyd Farm Reservoir Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-08-16 | £324,305 |
SA31 2ER 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 801 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carmarthen Christian School 11 the Parade , SA31 1LY | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abergwili VCP Gerddi Gyfre , Abergwili SA31 2JD | - not rated | 1,881 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 | 442 yd | |
| CARMARTHEN MIND ASSOCIATION | 132b Priory Street | 990 yd | |
| Fortune House | 2 Priory Street | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFARN TANERDY | Tanerdy | 219 yd | |
| CARMARTHEN BOWLING CLUB | Carmarthen Bowls Club, St Peters Street | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMY | 41-45 Richmond Terrace | 696 yd | |
| ORIENTAL GARDEN | 124 Priory Street | 777 yd | |
| Carmarthen Tandoori Indian Takeaway | 119 Priory Street | 777 yd | |
| Crisp and Fry | 120-121 Priory Street | 777 yd | |
| Carmarthen Town AFC | Richmond Park, Priory Street | 777 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% |
| Median download speed | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.