SA33 Carmarthen has experienced modest price appreciation at 3.5% annual growth over five years, whilst rental yields have outpaced capital growth at 5.7% annually. The district scores 43.1/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally and indicating average market performance. Population growth has been marginal at 0.5% over the same period, suggesting limited demographic momentum. The area is currently in a latent gentrification stage, indicating potential for future transformation, though this remains speculative. For investors prioritising income generation, the rental growth differential warrants consideration, though the modest trajectory score reflects broader economic constraints typical of rural Welsh markets.
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- 1Property prices up 2.8% 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 0.9 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by safety.
Carmarthen (SA33) common questions
Is Carmarthen up and coming?
Carmarthen (SA33) has a trajectory score of 42/100 (Average), placing it in the top 88% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 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 34/100 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 (SA33) 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 (SA33) is £662 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Carmarthen?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Carmarthen (SA31), Kidwelly (SA17), Llanfyrnach (SA35), Glogue (SA36), Carmarthen (SA32). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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