Rhodfa Steele Johnstown, Carmarthenshire
35 addresses across 2 postcodes (SA31), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47206355.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 11, E: 6).
- 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 B; Band D in Carmarthenshire costs £2,351 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Carmarthen Park, is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Meddygfa Parc, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 86 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (16); House, detached (3). Built: 1930-1949 (11); 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 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 B (43% of about 760 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 37 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 35 addresses are between 31 m and 40 m above sea level (36 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA31 3DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SA31 3DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Carmarthen 440,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferryside 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Kidwelly 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sycamore Way Carmarthen | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa UK - St Catherine's Walk Shopping Centre, Carmarthen | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 85 km (53 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meddygfa Parc | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dewi Sant Dental | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Glangwili Hospital Child Health Section | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Carmarthen, Whitland, and St Clears Police | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carmarthen Park 4.0 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,390 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Capel Heol Dwr, a listed building (Grade II*), 750 m (0.5 miles) east. 118 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Heol Dwr | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| The Bulwarks (Civil War) | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Capel Heol Awst | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) east |
| English Baptist Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Carmarthen Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Carmarthen Roman Fort (part of) | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Starling Park Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Trevaughan Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Tre-Vaughan Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Cwm-oernant Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Black Pool | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| Nant Cwm-croes-y-ceiliog | Valley | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.3 | 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 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 35 |
9 of the street's 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's (Carmarthen) Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Model Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Johnstown English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Y Dderwen Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Myrddin Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Queen Elizabeth High School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Richmond Park English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Llangunnor Welsh and English | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Stores Ltd SA31 3QG | Retailers - other | 80 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 Nov 2024 |
| ST. MARYS RC SCHOOL SA31 3DE | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| BRO MYRDDIN BOWLS SA31 3BS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Towys Fish and Chips SA31 3PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| NEW MODEL CP SCHOOL SA31 3EQ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Model CP School ASC SA31 3EQ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Coleg sir Gar SA31 3HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Overhang Climbing Centre SA31 3DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Welsh Assembly Government SA31 3BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (Job's Well Road) SA31 3HG | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2023 |
| HALLIWELL CENTRE & Snack Bar SA31 3EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Y LLoft , Trinity St David Students Union SA31 3EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Y Gegin SA31 3EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| The Theatre Cafe SA31 3HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2024 |
| FRIENDS ARMS SA31 3HH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 May 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Steele Avenue (15); On or near Maple Crescent (13); On or near College Road (12); On or near Ash Grove (8); On or near Sycamore Way (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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) | 38% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sycamore Way · Penbryn Avenue · Picton Place · Beech Road · Ash Grove · Maple Crescent · Crispin Avenue · Penllwyn Park · Picton Terrace · Gerddi'r Twyn · Dol yr Onnen · Trem y Coleg
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.