Town comparison
Ammanford vs Tycroes and Capel Hendre
Which is better to live in? 2.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Ammanford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Ammanford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ammanford
£194,613
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
£244,665
Crime Rate
Ammanford
66.5
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ammanford
N/A
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ammanford
245.5
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
245.5
EPC Rating
Ammanford
70.3
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
70.3
Median Income
Ammanford
£29,630
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
£29,630
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £194,613, Ammanford undercuts Tycroes And Capel Hendre (£244,665) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced at £131,691, while in Tycroes And Capel Hendre it is a terraced at £147,890.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Tycroes And Capel Hendre (£332,500 vs £273,454).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tycroes And Capel Hendre prices grew faster — 80% vs 54%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAmmanford has a crime rate of 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Tycroes And Capel Hendre at 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ammanford is violent-crime, while in Tycroes And Capel Hendre 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 Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Ammanford has 0 schools and Tycroes And Capel Hendre has 0 schools.
Ammanford School Inspection Breakdown
Tycroes and Capel Hendre School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ammanford | Tycroes and Capel Hendre |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ammanford averages 245.5 Mbps – ahead of Tycroes And Capel Hendre's 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ammanford and 87.1% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Ammanford and 41.3% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre.
Ammanford is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (246 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ammanford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Tycroes And Capel Hendre averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Ammanford and £1,239 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. 58.8% of homes in Ammanford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre.
Ammanford has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Ammanford and £29,630 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. The median age is 45 in Ammanford and 45 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ammanford versus 66.4% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Ammanford and 51.4% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre.
| Indicator | Ammanford | Tycroes and Capel Hendre |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,282 | 3,623 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,630 | £29,630 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 51.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 30% |
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