Town comparison
Ammanford vs Llanelli
Which is better to live in? 10.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Llanelli is about 2% cheaper on average. Llanelli has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ammanford
£194,613
Llanelli
£190,195
Crime Rate
Ammanford
66.5
Llanelli
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ammanford
N/A
Llanelli
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ammanford
245.5
Llanelli
371.5
EPC Rating
Ammanford
70.3
Llanelli
66.8
Median Income
Ammanford
£29,630
Llanelli
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Llanelli is £190,195, which is 2% less than Ammanford at £194,613. The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced at £131,691, while in Llanelli it is a flat at £125,044.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 6% pricier in Llanelli (£290,567 vs £273,454).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ammanford prices grew faster — 54% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 66.2 offences per 1,000 people, Llanelli is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ammanford's 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ammanford is violent-crime, while in Llanelli 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 Llanelli. Ammanford has 0 schools and Llanelli has 0 schools.
Ammanford School Inspection Breakdown
Llanelli School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ammanford | Llanelli |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Llanelli offers faster average downloads at 371.5 Mbps, compared to 245.5 Mbps in Ammanford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ammanford and 93.7% in Llanelli. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Ammanford and 70.2% in Llanelli.
Llanelli is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (372 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ammanford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 66.8 (band D) in Llanelli. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Ammanford and £1,425 in Llanelli. 58.8% of homes in Ammanford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Llanelli.
Ammanford has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Ammanford and £28,903 in Llanelli. The median age is 45 in Ammanford and 46.7 in Llanelli. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Ammanford and 52.7% in Llanelli. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ammanford versus 70.4% in Llanelli.
| Indicator | Ammanford | Llanelli |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,282 | 42,143 |
| 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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