High Street is in Abergwili, Carmarthen and in Carmarthen district. SA31 2JB is located in the Abergwili electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carmarthen East and Dinefwr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 2JA, SA31 2JD, SA31 2JE, SA31 2JR, SA31 2JP, SA31 2JG, SA31 2BB, SA31 2JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA31 2JB 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 | 53.3% | 48.5% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 51.5% | 4.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.1% | 37.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 39.9% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 8.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 45.6% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 30.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.6% | 16.1% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 29% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 98.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 98.3% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 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 | 94.2% | 98.3% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% higher than the Abergwili average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Abergwili and the 264th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 High Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-03-07 | £88,075 |
| 58 High Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-09-02 | £116,656 |
| 62 High Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-07-05 | £148,663 |
| 56A High Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-05-30 | £181,591 |
| 49 High Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-09-14 | £173,408 |
SA31 2JB 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergwili VCP Gerddi Gyfre , Abergwili SA31 2JD | - not rated | 126 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Richmond Park Primary School Priory Street , Carmarthen SA31 1HF | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangunnor CP Penymorfa Lane , Pensarn SA31 2NN | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 3,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen Quins | Abrgwili Training Ground | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK OX | High Street | 4 yd | |
| WHEATEN SHEAF | Wheaten Sheaf, 22 High Street | 27 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.