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Area guide · Carmarthenshire

Living in Ammanford

A snapshot of life in Ammanford, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Ammanford is a village in Carmarthenshire, Wales with a population of 8,282. The average house price is £194,613 and the overall crime rate is 66.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ammanford ranks

Affordability
#46 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#40 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

8,282

Avg House Price

£194,613

Crime Rate

66.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

246 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,630

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ammanford's detached homes (£273,454) command roughly 2.1× the price of a terraced (£131,691).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ammanford prices have risen 54% over the last 9 years (£126,701 → £194,613).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£273,454	£260,000	110
Semi-Detached	£167,827	£165,000	151
Terraced	£131,691	£125,000	59
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ammanford is 66.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ammanford: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Ammanford averages 246 Mbps — 146% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ammanford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.3
% Rated C or Above	58.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,239

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,282
Median Age	45
Median Household Income	£29,630
Employment Rate	51.4%
Owner Occupied	66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	30%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ammanford?

The average house price in Ammanford is £194,613 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ammanford?

The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced, with an average price of £131,691.

Is Ammanford a safe place to live?

Ammanford has a recorded crime rate of 66.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Ammanford?

Average broadband download speeds in Ammanford are around 246 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 87.1% of premises.

How big is Ammanford?

Ammanford is a settlement in Carmarthenshire with a population of approximately 8,282.

Most compared with

How does Ammanford stack up against its neighbours?

Ammanford

Baglan

House price: £194,613 · £214,568
Crime rate: 66.5 · 78.4
Distance: 13.5 mi

Ammanford

Bishopston

House price: £194,613 · £520,255
Crime rate: 66.5 · 76.1
Distance: 14.9 mi

Ammanford

Burry Port

House price: £194,613 · £203,729
Crime rate: 66.5 · 66.3
Distance: 13.4 mi

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Carmarthen

House price: £194,613 · £260,182
Crime rate: 66.5 · 66.1
Distance: 14.5 mi

Ammanford

Clydach

House price: £194,613 · £201,494
Crime rate: 66.5 · 76.4
Distance: 7.6 mi

Ammanford

Glanaman

House price: £194,613 · £236,918
Crime rate: 66.5 · 66.2
Distance: 3.0 mi

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