Picton Terrace is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 3DF 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 Picton Terrace, Carmarthen, SA31 3DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 3DG, SA31 3AZ, SA31 3DQ, SA31 3AY, SA31 3DW, SA31 3BX, SA31 3LW, SA31 3DE, SA31 3DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA31 3DF is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 56.2% | 45.9% | -10.3% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 43.8% | 54.1% | 10.3% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 3DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 43.1% | 49.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 31.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 46.9% | 46.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 30.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 16.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 19.5% | 16.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 20.4% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 34.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.4% | 93.4% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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% | 87.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 87.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9.3% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Picton Terrace was 143.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% higher than the Carmarthen Town West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Picton Terrace has the 4th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Carmarthen Town West and the 85th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Picton Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-02-08 | £112,391 |
| Churchill House Picton Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £27,500 | 2019-01-17 | £36,392 |
| 11 Picton Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-01-23 | £100,172 |
| Crud Y Gan, 7 Picton Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-07-14 | £121,389 |
| 4 Picton Terrace, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2017-03-03 | £143,194 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA31 3DF 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 | 69 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 54 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 77 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Model C.I.W. School College Road , Carmarthen SA31 3EQ | - not rated | 443 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 612 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 612 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Johnstown C.P. School Salem Road , Johnstown SA31 3HS | - not rated | 1,101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Assembly Government | Welsh Assembly Government Buildings, Picton Terrace | 174 yd | |
| TERRITORIAL ARMY MESS | Territorial Army Centre, Picton Barracks, Picton Terrace | 227 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Morfa Lane | 237 yd | |
| The Tea Shop | Carmarthen Park, Morfa Lane | 237 yd | |
| CORACLE CHIP SHOP | 41-42 Lammas Street | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRO MYRDDIN BOWLS | Picton Terrace | 227 yd | |
| CARMARTHEN QUINS RFC | Carmarthen Quins Rfc, Morfa Lane | 237 yd | |
| GOLDEN LION HOTEL | Golden Lion Hotel, 101 Lammas Street | 366 yd | |
| DROVERS ARMS HOTEL | The Drovers Arms, 106 Lammas Street | 366 yd | |
| SAVANNAH'S | Savannah's Nightclub, 100 Lammas Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go Sushi | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 237 yd | |
| CHICK KING TAKEAWAY | 32 Lammas Street | 343 yd | |
| KWONG YICK | 17 Water Street | 397 yd | |
| New China | Y Ceffyl Du, 24 Water Street | 397 yd | |
| Jasmine Thia Takeaway | 4 Water Street | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 237 yd | |
| LIDL | Friars Park | 348 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 14 Red Street | 675 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) | 46 King Street | 902 yd | |
| Aldi GMBH | Stephens Way, Myrtle Hill | 1,021 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.