Town comparison
Carmarthen vs Tycroes and Capel Hendre
Which is better to live in? 13.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tycroes And Capel Hendre wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Carmarthen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Carmarthen
£260,182
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
£244,665
Crime Rate
Carmarthen
66.1
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carmarthen
N/A
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Carmarthen
388.7
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
245.5
EPC Rating
Carmarthen
66.8
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
70.3
Median Income
Carmarthen
£28,903
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
£29,630
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Carmarthen commands an average of £260,182, compared with £244,665 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Carmarthen is a flat at £138,458, while in Tycroes And Capel Hendre it is a terraced at £147,890.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 11% pricier in Carmarthen (£211,040 vs £190,346).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tycroes And Capel Hendre prices grew faster — 80% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Carmarthen experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.1 per 1,000 versus 66.5 per 1,000 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. The most common crime category in Carmarthen 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 Carmarthen and Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Carmarthen has 0 schools and Tycroes And Capel Hendre has 0 schools.
Carmarthen School Inspection Breakdown
Tycroes and Capel Hendre School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Carmarthen | Tycroes and Capel Hendre |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 388.7 Mbps in Carmarthen and 245.5 Mbps in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Carmarthen and 87.1% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Gigabit availability stands at 73.3% in Carmarthen and 41.3% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre.
Carmarthen is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (389 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tycroes And Capel Hendre, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 66.8 (band D) in Carmarthen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Carmarthen and £1,239 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. 46.7% of homes in Carmarthen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre.
Tycroes And Capel Hendre 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 Tycroes And Capel Hendre and £28,903 in Carmarthen. The median age is 46.7 in Carmarthen and 45 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Carmarthen and 51.4% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Carmarthen versus 66.4% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Carmarthen has a population of 16,448 and Tycroes And Capel Hendre has 3,623.
| Indicator | Carmarthen | Tycroes and Capel Hendre |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,448 | 3,623 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £28,903 | £29,630 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 30% |
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