Area guide · Carmarthenshire

Living in Llangennech

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

At a glance

Llangennech is a village in Carmarthenshire, Wales with a population of 4,278. The average house price is £217,744 and the overall crime rate is 66.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Llangennech ranks

Affordability
#69 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#37 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

4,278

Avg House Price

£217,744

Crime Rate

66.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

375 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,903

Median Age

46.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Llangennech's detached homes (£289,778) command roughly 2.0× the price of a terraced (£144,272).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Llangennech prices have risen 54% over the last 9 years (£141,441 → £217,744).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£289,778	£272,500	18
Semi-Detached	£186,367	£195,000	15
Terraced	£144,272	£140,000	11
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Llangennech is 66.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Llangennech: 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

Llangennech averages 375 Mbps — 275% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Llangennech 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	4,278
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 Llangennech?

The average house price in Llangennech is £217,744 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Llangennech is a terraced, with an average price of £144,272.

Is Llangennech a safe place to live?

Llangennech has a recorded crime rate of 66.2 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 Llangennech?

Average broadband download speeds in Llangennech are around 375 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.3% of premises.

How big is Llangennech?

Llangennech is a settlement in Carmarthenshire with a population of approximately 4,278.

Most compared with

How does Llangennech stack up against its neighbours?

Ammanford

Llangennech

House price: £194,613 · £217,744
Crime rate: 66.5 · 66.2
Distance: 8.0 mi

Baglan

Llangennech

House price: £214,568 · £217,744
Crime rate: 78.4 · 66.2
Distance: 12.5 mi

Bishopston

Llangennech

House price: £520,255 · £217,744
Crime rate: 76.1 · 66.2
Distance: 8.1 mi

Burry Port

Llangennech

House price: £203,729 · £217,744
Crime rate: 66.3 · 66.2
Distance: 7.0 mi

Carmarthen

Llangennech

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

Clydach

Llangennech

House price: £201,494 · £217,744
Crime rate: 76.4 · 66.2
Distance: 8.4 mi

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