Town comparison
Carmarthen vs Tumble
Which is better to live in? 9.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Tumble is about 58% cheaper on average. Carmarthen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Carmarthen
£260,182
Tumble
£164,639
Crime Rate
Carmarthen
66.1
Tumble
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carmarthen
N/A
Tumble
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Carmarthen
388.7
Tumble
374.5
EPC Rating
Carmarthen
66.8
Tumble
66.8
Median Income
Carmarthen
£28,903
Tumble
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Tumble is £164,639, which is 58% less than Carmarthen at £260,182. The most affordable entry point in Carmarthen is a flat at £138,458, while in Tumble it is a terraced at £128,340.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Carmarthen (£160,254 vs £128,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tumble prices grew faster — 59% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Carmarthen (66.1 per 1,000) compared to Tumble (66.8 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Carmarthen is violent-crime, while in Tumble 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 Tumble. Carmarthen has 0 schools and Tumble has 0 schools.
Carmarthen School Inspection Breakdown
Tumble School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Carmarthen | Tumble |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Carmarthen offers faster average downloads at 388.7 Mbps, compared to 374.5 Mbps in Tumble. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Carmarthen and 89.3% in Tumble. Gigabit availability stands at 73.3% in Carmarthen and 71.7% in Tumble.
Carmarthen is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (389 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Carmarthen are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.8 (band D) versus 66.8 (band D) in Tumble. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Carmarthen and £1,425 in Tumble. 46.7% of homes in Carmarthen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Tumble.
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 Tumble. The median age is 46.7 in Carmarthen and 46.7 in Tumble. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Carmarthen and 52.7% in Tumble. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Carmarthen versus 70.4% in Tumble.
| Indicator | Carmarthen | Tumble |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,448 | 4,040 |
| 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% |
Location
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