Town comparison
Burry Port vs Carmarthen
Which is better to live in? 11.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Burry Port is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Carmarthen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Burry Port
£203,729
Carmarthen
£260,182
Crime Rate
Burry Port
66.3
Carmarthen
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burry Port
N/A
Carmarthen
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burry Port
437.7
Carmarthen
388.7
EPC Rating
Burry Port
66.8
Carmarthen
66.8
Median Income
Burry Port
£28,903
Carmarthen
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £203,729, Burry Port undercuts Carmarthen (£260,182) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burry Port is a terraced at £143,833, while in Carmarthen it is a flat at £138,458.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Burry Port (£200,000 vs £138,458).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burry Port prices grew faster — 63% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCarmarthen has a crime rate of 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Burry Port at 66.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burry Port 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 Burry Port and Carmarthen. Burry Port has 0 schools and Carmarthen has 0 schools.
Burry Port School Inspection Breakdown
Carmarthen School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burry Port | Carmarthen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burry Port averages 437.7 Mbps – ahead of Carmarthen's 388.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Burry Port and 96.7% in Carmarthen. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Burry Port and 73.3% in Carmarthen.
Burry Port is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (438 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burry Port leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.8 (D), while Carmarthen averages 66.8 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Burry Port and £1,425 in Carmarthen. 46.7% of homes in Burry Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Carmarthen.
Burry Port has more energy-efficient housing — 46.7% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,903 in Burry Port and £28,903 in Carmarthen. The median age is 46.7 in Burry Port and 46.7 in Carmarthen. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Burry Port versus 70.4% in Carmarthen. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burry Port and 52.7% in Carmarthen.
| Indicator | Burry Port | Carmarthen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,298 | 16,448 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,903 | £28,903 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 31.3% |
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