Town comparison
Ammanford vs Carmarthen
Which is better to live in? 14.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Ammanford offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. Carmarthen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ammanford
£194,613
Carmarthen
£260,182
Crime Rate
Ammanford
66.5
Carmarthen
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ammanford
N/A
Carmarthen
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ammanford
245.5
Carmarthen
388.7
EPC Rating
Ammanford
70.3
Carmarthen
66.8
Median Income
Ammanford
£29,630
Carmarthen
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Ammanford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £194,613 versus £260,182 in Carmarthen. The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced at £131,691, while in Carmarthen it is a flat at £138,458.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Carmarthen (£211,040 vs £167,827).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ammanford prices grew faster — 54% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Carmarthen (66.1 per 1,000) compared to Ammanford (66.5 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Ammanford is violent-crime, while in Carmarthen it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ammanford and Carmarthen. Ammanford has 0 schools and Carmarthen has 0 schools.
Ammanford School Inspection Breakdown
Carmarthen School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ammanford | Carmarthen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Carmarthen enjoy 388.7 Mbps on average, while Ammanford lags behind at 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ammanford and 96.7% in Carmarthen. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Ammanford and 73.3% in Carmarthen.
Carmarthen is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (389 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ammanford is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Carmarthen's band D (score 66.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Ammanford and £1,425 in Carmarthen. 58.8% of homes in Ammanford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Carmarthen.
Ammanford has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ammanford has a population of 8,282 while Carmarthen has 16,448. Median household income is £29,630 in Ammanford and £28,903 in Carmarthen. The median age is 45 in Ammanford and 46.7 in Carmarthen. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Ammanford and 52.7% in Carmarthen.
| Indicator | Ammanford | Carmarthen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,282 | 16,448 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,630 | £28,903 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 31.3% |
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