Heol Drindod is in Johnstown, Carmarthen and in Carmarthen district. SA31 3NU 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 Drindod, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA31 3PA, SA31 3NN, SA31 3PB, SA31 3NY, SA31 3PN, SA31 3NX, SA31 3PD, SA31 3PG, SA31 3NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA31 3NU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 3NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 24.4% | 24.7% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 59.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 47.2% | 47.3% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 | 22.2% | 15.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 10.3% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 18.6% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 35.2% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.4% | 93.5% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.1% | 95.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Drindod was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% lower than the Carmarthen Town North and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Drindod has the 9th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Carmarthen Town North and South and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 300.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Heol Drindod, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2025-07-29 | £267,234 |
| 2 Heol Drindod, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2025-07-28 | £292,209 |
| 28 Heol Drindod, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-01-31 | £278,183 |
| 8 Heol Drindod, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-04-06 | £260,941 |
| 9 Heol Drindod, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2021-03-01 | £235,587 |
SA31 3NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3NU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth High Llansteffan Road , Johnstown Road SA31 3NL | - not rated | 252 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Rhydygors Llansteffan Road , SA31 3NQ | - not rated | 431 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Johnstown C.P. School Salem Road , Johnstown SA31 3HS | - not rated | 781 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Union Street , Carmarthen SA31 3DE | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Model C.I.W. School College Road , Carmarthen SA31 3EQ | - not rated | 1,641 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe6.com | Queen Elizabeth High School, Llansteffan Road | 264 yd | |
| Caffi Calon | Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Road | 312 yd | |
| Cartref Cynnes | Llansteffan Road | 312 yd | |
| Xcel Bowl | Old Creamery Buildings, Old Llansteffan Road | 491 yd | |
| Carmarthen Athletic Club | Athletic Parc, Alltycnap Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPLARS INN | Pondside | 889 yd | |
| FRIENDS ARMS | St Clears Road | 1,075 yd | |
| The Caraway | Parc Pensarn | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole’s Coffee | Unit 5, Former Brs Yard, Alltycnap Road | 647 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2 Myrtle Hill | 981 yd | |
| Subway | Parc Pensarn Retail Park, Unit 2b Myrtle Hill | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Myrtle Hill | 1,076 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.