Lammas Street is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 3AL 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 Lammas Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 3BG, SA31 3BQ, SA31 3BD, SA31 3AP, SA31 3DY, SA31 1PZ, SA31 1PY, SA31 3DU, SA31 3AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA31 3AL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 46.9% | 47.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 3AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 53.8% | 60.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 15.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 17.9% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 39.8% | 36.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 18.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 9.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 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 | 19.7% | 25.6% | 5.9% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 26.4% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 92.8% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 76.9% | 83.5% | 6.6% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 83.2% | 8.5% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 33.9% | 13.5% | 20.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lammas Street was 1024.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 413.2% higher than the Carmarthen Town North and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lammas Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Carmarthen Town North and South and the 3rd highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 595.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Lammas Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-03-01 | £127,223 |
| 43 Lammas Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2023-05-04 | £264,456 |
| 53 Lammas Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-05-04 | £146,371 |
| West End Cafe, 21 - 21A Lammas Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-08-20 | £368,904 |
| 55 Lammas Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-07-14 | £127,678 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 388 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 483 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 483 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Model C.I.W. School College Road , Carmarthen SA31 3EQ | - not rated | 707 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Richmond Park Primary School Priory Street , Carmarthen SA31 1HF | - not rated | 990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORACLE CHIP SHOP | 41-42 Lammas Street | 32 yd | |
| WEST END FISH & CHIPS | 21 Lammas Street | 32 yd | |
| Salvation Army/Sally Anne's Coffee Shop | 109 Lammas Street | 67 yd | |
| FALCON HOTEL | 111 Lammas Street | 67 yd | |
| MORGANS FISH RESTAURANT | 80 Water Street | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH'S | Savannah's Nightclub, 100 Lammas Street | 67 yd | |
| GOLDEN LION HOTEL | Golden Lion Hotel, 101 Lammas Street | 67 yd | |
| DROVERS ARMS HOTEL | The Drovers Arms, 106 Lammas Street | 67 yd | |
| The Dog and Piano | 5-6 Water Street | 128 yd | |
| CARMARTHEN QUINS RFC | Carmarthen Quins Rfc, Morfa Lane | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICK KING TAKEAWAY | 32 Lammas Street | 32 yd | |
| Jasmine Thia Takeaway | 4 Water Street | 132 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Sushi | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 151 yd | |
| New China | Y Ceffyl Du, 24 Water Street | 190 yd | |
| KWONG YICK | 17 Water Street | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 151 yd | |
| LIDL | Friars Park | 217 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 14 Red Street | 367 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) | 46 King Street | 592 yd | |
| Aldi GMBH | Stephens Way, Myrtle Hill | 890 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 | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.8% |
| 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.