Glantawelan is in Johnstown, Carmarthen and in Carmarthen district. SA31 3JA 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glantawelan, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 3JF, SA31 3HS, SA31 3HT, SA31 3HW, SA31 3HX, SA31 3HU, SA31 3HP, SA31 3HL, SA31 3HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA31 3JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.2% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.8% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 26% | 30.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 40.2% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 17.6% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 10.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 34.9% | 53.1% | 18.2% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 27.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 14.3% | -8.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 2.9% | -6.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 23% | 20% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 36% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 94.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 89.2% | 94.2% | 5.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 93.1% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glantawelan was 160.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.9% lower than the Carmarthen Town North and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glantawelan has the 13th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Carmarthen Town North and South and the 76th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2C Glantawelan, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-05-03 | £188,643 |
| 21 Glantawelan, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-08-24 | £344,766 |
| 12 Glantawelan, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2023-06-28 | £252,037 |
| 11 Glantawelan, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,250 | 2022-09-20 | £335,613 |
| 6 Glantawelan, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-11-19 | £252,968 |
SA31 3JA 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 3JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown C.P. School Salem Road , Johnstown SA31 3HS | - not rated | 197 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Model C.I.W. School College Road , Carmarthen SA31 3EQ | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth High Llansteffan Road , Johnstown Road SA31 3NL | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Rhydygors Llansteffan Road , SA31 3NQ | - not rated | 1,393 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 | 431 yd | |
| Chartwells | Jobs Well Campus, Job's Well Road | 642 yd | |
| Hafan Derwen, St Davids Hospital | Job's Well Road | 662 yd | |
| Xcel Bowl | Old Creamery Buildings, Old Llansteffan Road | 711 yd | |
| Caffi Calon | Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPLARS INN | Pondside | 242 yd | |
| FRIENDS ARMS | St Clears Road | 345 yd | |
| BRO MYRDDIN BOWLS | Picton Terrace | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole’s Coffee | Unit 5, Former Brs Yard, Alltycnap Road | 321 yd | |
| Towys Fish and Chips | 3 Ash Grove | 523 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 | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.