Llys Ystrad Johnstown, Carmarthenshire
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (SA31), about 10 m long. USRN 47208493.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 3).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Carmarthenshire costs £2,351 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 22% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Meddygfa Parc, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £101,000 | £101,000 | £101,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £82,750 | £73,500 | £92,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £111,995 | £111,995 | £111,995 |
| 2006 | 4 | £117,500 | £111,000 | £119,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £96,500 | £96,500 | £96,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £74,500 | £74,500 | £74,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £47,500 | £47,500 | £47,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | 2 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2022 | 5 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £101,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2018 | 3 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2018 | 4 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £73,500 | |
| 31 May 2018 | 4 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £85,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Sep 2017 | 1 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 10 Mar 2016 | 4 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2015 | 4 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £102,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Mar 2014 | 5 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2013 | 8 SA31 3PU | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2009 | 3 SA31 3PU | Semi-detached | £111,995 | |
| 15 Dec 2006 | 2 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £111,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2006 | 8 SA31 3PU | Semi-detached | £119,500 | |
| 12 Oct 2006 | 6 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 4 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2004 | 8 SA31 3PU | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2003 | 2 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £74,500 | |
| 23 Jul 2001 | 4 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £47,500 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2000 | 6 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £50,565 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2000 | 2 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £45,700 | New build. |
| 8 Aug 2000 | 1 SA31 3PU | Terraced | £45,600 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (5); 2003-2006 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Carmarthenshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,351 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,567 | £1,829 | £2,090 | £2,351 | £2,874 | £3,396 | £3,919 | £4,702 | £5,486 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (39% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 32 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 18 m and 23 m above sea level (20 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA31 3PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SA31 3PU | 100% | 22% | 22% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Carmarthen 440,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferryside 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Kidwelly 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carmarthen Leisure Centre Johnstown | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Apcoa UK - St Catherine's Walk Shopping Centre, Carmarthen | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 84.4 km (52 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meddygfa Parc | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dewi Sant Dental | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Glangwili Hospital Child Health Section | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Carmarthen, Whitland, and St Clears Police | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carmarthen Wanderers Cricket Club 2.3 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is White Bridge (The bascule railway bridge), a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| White Bridge (The bascule railway bridge) | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| White Bridge (The Bacule railway bridge) | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The Bulwarks (Civil War) | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Carmarthen Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Trebersed Moated Site | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ystrad Wood | Wood | 290 m west |
| Scott's Wood | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Black Pool | Tidal water | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Tre-Vaughan Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Cwm-oernant Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Nant Cwm-croes-y-ceiliog | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 10 |
5 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Carmarthenshire: see them on the Carmarthenshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth High School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 370 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Johnstown English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Mary's (Carmarthen) Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Model Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin Welsh medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Llangunnor Welsh and English | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Y Dderwen Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Myrddin Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARGEL FAMILY CARE UNIT SA31 3NQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2018 |
| SPAR JOHNSTOWN SA31 3NQ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Sep 2026 |
| RHYDYGORS SCHOOL / CSTLC SA31 3NQ | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Cartref Cynnes SA31 3NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Caffi Calon SA31 3NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Queen Elizabeth High School SA31 3NL | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Cafe6.com SA31 3NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Carmarthen Athletic Club SA31 3QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Hot Rod Diner SA31 3NE | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2017 |
| BOOKER LTD. Tesco Group SA31 3NB | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Cole’s Coffee SA31 3NE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Xcel Bowl SA31 3BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Llansteffan Road (38); On or near B4312 (14); On or near Glan-Yr-Ystrad (7); On or near Plas Y Ddol (6); On or near Plas Ioan (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings SPAR JOHNSTOWN (retailers - other, SA31 3NQ) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 4 Good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Coed y Plas · Plas Ioan · Plas y Ddol · Lon y Plas · Plas Penwern · Porth y Plas · Cwm Ystrad Park · Clos Tywi · Glan-yr-Ystrad · Heol Drindod · Clos Dyfed · Heol Morfa Brenin
All the streets in SA31 and across Carmarthenshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.