Town comparison
Carmarthen vs Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
Which is better to live in? 11.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Pen Y Groes And Gorslas wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Carmarthen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Carmarthen
£260,182
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
£256,850
Crime Rate
Carmarthen
66.1
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carmarthen
N/A
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Carmarthen
388.7
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
374.5
EPC Rating
Carmarthen
66.8
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
66.8
Median Income
Carmarthen
£28,903
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £256,850, Pen Y Groes And Gorslas undercuts Carmarthen (£260,182) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Carmarthen is a flat at £138,458, while in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas it is a terraced at £136,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Carmarthen (£160,254 vs £136,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pen Y Groes And Gorslas prices grew faster — 56% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Carmarthen experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.1 per 1,000 versus 66.6 per 1,000 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. The most common crime category in Carmarthen is violent-crime, while in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas 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 Carmarthen and Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Carmarthen has 0 schools and Pen Y Groes And Gorslas has 0 schools.
Carmarthen School Inspection Breakdown
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Carmarthen | Pen-y-groes and Gorslas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Carmarthen averages 388.7 Mbps – ahead of Pen Y Groes And Gorslas's 374.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Carmarthen and 89.3% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Gigabit availability stands at 73.3% in Carmarthen and 71.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
Carmarthen is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (389 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Carmarthen, scoring 66.8 on average (band D) compared to 66.8 (band D) in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Carmarthen and £1,425 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. 46.7% of homes in Carmarthen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
Carmarthen 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 Carmarthen and £28,903 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. The median age is 46.7 in Carmarthen and 46.7 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Carmarthen and 52.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Carmarthen versus 70.4% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Carmarthen has a population of 16,448 and Pen Y Groes And Gorslas has 3,830.
| Indicator | Carmarthen | Pen-y-groes and Gorslas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,448 | 3,830 |
| 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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