Carmarthen Town West (Gorllewin Tref Caerfyrddin)
Ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.86, -4.34 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 38 20 |
| Dialling code: | 01267 (Carmarthen) |
Carmarthen Town West is the ward covering the western approaches to Carmarthen in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It sits close to the town centre and the River Towy, combining older terraced streets and suburban estates with small businesses and fringe commercial areas; the ward benefits from easy access to the town’s amenities and transport links, including Carmarthen railway station, and lies within sight of historic landmarks such as Carmarthen Castle.
The area reflects the mixed social and economic profile of a county town’s western side: local shops, public services and community groups sit alongside pockets of social housing and ongoing regeneration activity. Culturally there is a strong local identity tied to the long history of Carmarthen, a lively market town tradition and a visible Welsh-language presence, while civic life is shaped by neighbourhood associations and councillors focused on community priorities.
Postcode districts covering Carmarthen Town West
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 23.2 miles
- Llanelli 14.9 miles
- Llanelli Rural 12.8 miles
- Ammanford 16 miles
- Gorseinon 18.3 miles
- Carmarthen 1.2 miles
- Ystalyfera 24.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Carmarthen Town North and South Ward 0.8 miles
- Carmarthen Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Newchurch and Merthyr Parish 1.5 miles
- Llangain Parish 2.7 miles
- Bronwydd Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Abergwili Built-up area 3 miles
- Llangunnor Parish 3.6 miles
- Peniel Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Llangynog Parish 3.9 miles
- Abernant Parish 4.2 miles
- Llandyfaelog Parish 4.5 miles
- St. Clears and Llansteffan Ward 5.3 miles
Example postcodes in Carmarthen Town West
SA31 3EX, SA31 3DR, SA31 3DF, SA31 3HX, SA31 3BX, SA31 3PZ, SA31 3JH, SA31 3HQ, SA31 3DU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 53.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 76.9 miles
- Carmarthen Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Ferryside Railway Station 6.5 miles
Hotels near Carmarthen Town West Ad
- Spilman Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 1.3 miles
- Falcon Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- The Brown's 4 8 miles
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 7.1 miles
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 1.6 miles
- The Carpenters Arms Rooms in Broadway, Laugharne 8.6 miles
- Picton-House 9.2 miles
Schools in Carmarthen Town West
- Model Primary
- St Mary's (Carmarthen) Primary
Local points of interest
- Richmond Park Stadium 1.6 miles
- St. Clears FC Stadium 7 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 8.3 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 9.9 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 11 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 11.3 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 13.9 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 14.6 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 14.7 miles
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 16.4 miles