Quay Street is in Carmarthen and in Carmarthenshire district. SA31 3LD 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 Quay Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 1TN, SA31 1PR, SA31 1PH, SA31 3LE, SA31 3JT, SA31 1PG, SA31 3JS, SA31 1PN, SA31 1PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA31 3LD 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 | 55.1% | 47.5% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 52.5% | 7.6% | 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 3LD, 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 | 37.5% | 60.7% | 23.2% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 15.1% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 17.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 28.3% | 2.8% | -25.5% | 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 | 34.4% | 36.8% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 25.9% | 18.9% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 9.4% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 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 | 32% | 25.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 26.4% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 92.8% | -3.3% | 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 | 94.1% | 83.5% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 10.6% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 83.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 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 Quay 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.
Quay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 Quay Bank Quay Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Other, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2017-01-18 | £152,569 |
| 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 | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrddin C.P. School Heol Disgwylfa , Carmarthen SA31 1TE | - not rated | 706 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Dderwen Heol Spurrell , Caerfyrddin SA31 1TG | - not rated | 706 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Richmond Park Primary School Priory Street , Carmarthen SA31 1HF | - not rated | 742 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 788 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangunnor CP Penymorfa Lane , Pensarn SA31 2NN | - not rated | 895 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shikaku Asian Fusion | 5 St Marys Street | 30 yd | |
| Baileys Coffee Bar | 9 Hall Street | 33 yd | |
| Tea Traders | 15 Guildhall Square | 57 yd | |
| Cofio Lounge | The Guildhall, Guildhall Square | 57 yd | |
| Border and Bake | 5 Hall Street | 61 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUME OF FEATHERS | St Marys Street | 30 yd | |
| THE GREMLIN CLUB | 16 Guildhall Square | 57 yd | |
| Vine | 54 King Street | 165 yd | |
| Lucifers | Metro, Queen Street | 171 yd | |
| Rainbows End | Queen Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cegin Myrddin | 36 Blue Street | 62 yd | |
| USA PIZZA | Usa Chicken, 23 Blue Street | 62 yd | |
| Subway | 11 Merlins Walk | 153 yd | |
| Jacksons | 4a Jacksons Lane | 164 yd | |
| Salad Bowl at Peter Francis | Peter Francis Auctioneers, Towyside, Old Station Road | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 14 Red Street | 226 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) | 46 King Street | 233 yd | |
| LIDL | Friars Park | 426 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Brickyard Lane | 490 yd | |
| Aldi GMBH | Stephens Way, Myrtle Hill | 714 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.