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Area guide · Carmarthenshire

Living in Tumble

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

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At a glance

Tumble is a village in Carmarthenshire, Wales with a population of 4,040. The average house price is £164,639 and the overall crime rate is 66.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Tumble ranks

Affordability
#26 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#43 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

4,040

Avg House Price

£164,639

Crime Rate

66.8/1k

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)

Tumble's detached homes (£315,000) command roughly 2.5× the price of a terraced (£128,340).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Tumble prices have risen 59% over the last 9 years (£103,433 → £164,639).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£315,000	£315,000	1
Semi-Detached	£169,538	£175,000	13
Terraced	£128,340	£132,475	10
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Tumble is 66.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Tumble: violent crime (45% 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

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Tumble 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	4,040
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 Tumble?

The average house price in Tumble is £164,639 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Tumble is a terraced, with an average price of £128,340.

Is Tumble a safe place to live?

Tumble has a recorded crime rate of 66.8 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 Tumble?

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

How big is Tumble?

Tumble is a settlement in Carmarthenshire with a population of approximately 4,040.

Most compared with

How does Tumble stack up against its neighbours?

Ammanford

Tumble

House price: £194,613 · £164,639
Crime rate: 66.5 · 66.8
Distance: 5.9 mi

Bishopston

Tumble

House price: £520,255 · £164,639
Crime rate: 76.1 · 66.8
Distance: 14.9 mi

Burry Port

Tumble

House price: £203,729 · £164,639
Crime rate: 66.3 · 66.8
Distance: 8.9 mi

Carmarthen

Tumble

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

Clydach

Tumble

House price: £201,494 · £164,639
Crime rate: 76.4 · 66.8
Distance: 11.8 mi

Glanaman

Tumble

House price: £236,918 · £164,639
Crime rate: 66.2 · 66.8
Distance: 8.8 mi

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