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Area guide · Carmarthenshire

Living in Carmarthen

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

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At a glance

Carmarthen is a town in Carmarthenshire, Wales with a population of 16,448. The average house price is £260,182 and the overall crime rate is 66.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Carmarthen ranks

Affordability
#109 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#35 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

16,448

Avg House Price

£260,182

Crime Rate

66.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

389 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,903

Median Age

46.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Carmarthen's detached homes (£339,543) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£138,458).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Carmarthen prices have risen 40% over the last 9 years (£185,772 → £260,182).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£339,543	£310,000	191
Semi-Detached	£211,040	£210,000	116
Terraced	£160,254	£147,500	102
Flat	£138,458	£139,750	12

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Carmarthen is 66.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Carmarthen: 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

Carmarthen averages 389 Mbps — 289% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Carmarthen homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 46.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	66.8
% Rated C or Above	46.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,425

Demographics & Economy

Population	16,448
Median Age	46.7
Median Household Income	£28,903
Employment Rate	52.7%
Owner Occupied	70.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Carmarthen?

The average house price in Carmarthen is £260,182 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Carmarthen is a flat, with an average price of £138,458.

Is Carmarthen a safe place to live?

Carmarthen has a recorded crime rate of 66.1 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 Carmarthen?

Average broadband download speeds in Carmarthen are around 389 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.7% of premises.

How big is Carmarthen?

Carmarthen is a settlement in Carmarthenshire with a population of approximately 16,448.

Most compared with

How does Carmarthen stack up against its neighbours?

Ammanford

Carmarthen

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

Burry Port

Carmarthen

House price: £203,729 · £260,182
Crime rate: 66.3 · 66.1
Distance: 11.9 mi

Carmarthen

Llanelli

House price: £260,182 · £190,195
Crime rate: 66.1 · 66.2
Distance: 13.7 mi

Carmarthen

Llangennech

House price: £260,182 · £217,744
Crime rate: 66.1 · 66.2
Distance: 14.6 mi

Carmarthen

Pen-y-groes and Gorslas

House price: £260,182 · £256,850
Crime rate: 66.1 · 66.6
Distance: 11.1 mi

Carmarthen

Tumble

House price: £260,182 · £164,639
Crime rate: 66.1 · 66.8
Distance: 9.1 mi

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