SA32 covers Carmarthen, a mid-Wales market town where property values have grown at 3.0% annually over five years, below the national average. Rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation, increasing at 5.7% per annum, suggesting stronger lettings demand relative to price rises. Population expansion remains minimal at 0.5% over the same period, indicating limited demographic pressure on housing stock. The area scores 44.3 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally and reflecting moderate market dynamics. SA32 remains in latent gentrification stage, with no established regeneration patterns evident. These metrics suggest a stable but understated market, where rental yields may offer more attractive returns than capital growth for investors.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Carmarthen · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 4.3 points this month to 40/100, driven mainly by safety.
Carmarthen (SA32) common questions
Is Carmarthen up and coming?
Carmarthen (SA32) has a trajectory score of 40/100 (Average), placing it in the top 94% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.9 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 36/100 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 (SA32) is £175k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Carmarthen?
The median monthly rent in Carmarthen (SA32) is £662 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Carmarthen?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Torrington (EX38), Carmarthen (SA31), Swansea (SA4), Pencader (SA39), Llandeilo (SA19). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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