Trem Y Coleg is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 3ED 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 2007-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trem Y Coleg, Carmarthen, SA31 3ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 3EJ, SA31 3EG, SA31 3GH, SA31 3QE, SA31 3EQ, SA31 3GR, SA31 3QF, SA31 3GL, SA31 3JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA31 3ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.7% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.3% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA31 3ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 30.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 53% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 59.7% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 28.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around SA31 3ED this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 9.9% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 47.4% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.5% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.6% | 96.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trem Y Coleg was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% lower than the Carmarthen Town West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trem Y Coleg has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Carmarthen Town West and the 91st lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Trem Y Coleg, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-09-16 | £339,542 |
| 25 Trem Y Coleg, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2023-07-28 | £325,321 |
| 17 Trem Y Coleg, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-12-01 | £324,032 |
| 11 Trem Y Coleg, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-06-14 | £301,631 |
| 24 Trem Y Coleg, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-02-14 | £412,132 |
SA31 3ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model C.I.W. School College Road , Carmarthen SA31 3EQ | - not rated | 297 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 688 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 928 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 928 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Johnstown C.P. School Salem Road , Johnstown SA31 3HS | - not rated | 1,128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Gegin | S4C Building, College Road | 155 yd | |
| Y LLoft , Trinity St David Students Union | University Of Wales Trinity Saint David, College Road | 323 yd | |
| HALLIWELL CENTRE & Snack Bar | University Of Wales Trinity Saint David, College Road | 323 yd | |
| Chartwells | Jobs Well Campus, Job's Well Road | 422 yd | |
| TERRITORIAL ARMY MESS | Territorial Army Centre, Picton Barracks, Picton Terrace | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRO MYRDDIN BOWLS | Picton Terrace | 615 yd | |
| FRIENDS ARMS | St Clears Road | 764 yd | |
| DAIRIES SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB LTD | Dairies Sports And Social Club, 38 Water Street | 937 yd | |
| POPLARS INN | Pondside | 963 yd | |
| CARMARTHEN QUINS RFC | Carmarthen Quins Rfc, Morfa Lane | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towys Fish and Chips | 3 Ash Grove | 537 yd | |
| KWONG YICK | 17 Water Street | 937 yd | |
| New China | Y Ceffyl Du, 24 Water Street | 949 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Sushi | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 971 yd | |
| CHICK KING TAKEAWAY | 32 Lammas Street | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 971 yd | |
| LIDL | Friars Park | 1,086 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.