SA31 encompasses Carmarthen town centre and surrounding areas in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Over the past five years, the district recorded a price growth compound annual rate of 3.5% against rental growth of 5.7%, indicating rental yields have outpaced capital appreciation. Population growth remained modest at 0.5% over the same period. The area scores 45.5/100 on the trajectory assessment, placing it in the average range at the 24th percentile nationally. Current gentrification indicators suggest the district is in a latent stage, with limited visible transformation activity at present. These metrics reflect a market characterised by steady but unspectacular performance, typical of regional Welsh towns with established residential bases.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
- 4947 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Carmarthen · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.3 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
Carmarthen (SA31) common questions
Is Carmarthen up and coming?
Carmarthen (SA31) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 80% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Carmarthen safe?
Carmarthen has a safety score of 12/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Carmarthen?
The average property price in Carmarthen (SA31) is £175k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Carmarthen?
The median monthly rent in Carmarthen (SA31) is £662 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Carmarthen?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Carmarthen (SA33), Carmarthen (SA32), Kidwelly (SA17), Torrington (EX38), Pencader (SA39). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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