Heol Salem is in Johnstown, Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 3HS 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 Heol Salem, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 3HR, SA31 3HT, SA31 3JA, SA31 3JF, SA31 3HU, SA31 3HW, SA31 3HX, SA31 3HL, SA31 3JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA31 3HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 55.1% | 54.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 44.9% | 45.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 3HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 24.7% | 29.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 53.8% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 8.4% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 31.9% | 31.5% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -16.9% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 45.8% | 18.7% | 33.6% | 12.2% |
| Fair health | 32.5% | 11.9% | -20.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 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 3HS this area, 38.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 38.8% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 20.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 24.2% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.9% | 96.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 38.3% | 13.5% | 24.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 23.1% | 6.0% | 17.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Salem was 115.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Carmarthen Town North and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Salem has the 18th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Carmarthen Town North and South and the 125th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Heol Salem, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-04-09 | £238,775 |
| 6 Heol Salem, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-28 | £277,042 |
| 27 Heol Salem, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2022-02-04 | £237,525 |
| Green Acre Heol Salem, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-09-07 | £252,468 |
| 23 Heol Salem, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2019-08-01 | £270,775 |
SA31 3HS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA31 3HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown C.P. School Salem Road , Johnstown SA31 3HS | - not rated | 94 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth High Llansteffan Road , Johnstown Road SA31 3NL | - not rated | 947 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Model C.I.W. School College Road , Carmarthen SA31 3EQ | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Rhydygors Llansteffan Road , SA31 3NQ | - not rated | 1,291 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 Athletic Club | Athletic Parc, Alltycnap Road | 358 yd | |
| Xcel Bowl | Old Creamery Buildings, Old Llansteffan Road | 613 yd | |
| Caffi Calon | Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Road | 640 yd | |
| Cartref Cynnes | Llansteffan Road | 640 yd | |
| Chartwells | Jobs Well Campus, Job's Well Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPLARS INN | Pondside | 201 yd | |
| FRIENDS ARMS | St Clears Road | 359 yd | |
| BRO MYRDDIN BOWLS | Picton Terrace | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole’s Coffee | Unit 5, Former Brs Yard, Alltycnap Road | 216 yd | |
| Towys Fish and Chips | 3 Ash Grove | 566 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.