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Ammanford & Betws

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About

Ammanford serves as the main commercial and administrative centre for the surrounding region, functioning as a key market town. Its layout is centred around its historic main streets, with local businesses and services supporting the wider community. The town's development has historically been linked to the coal mining industry, which shaped its growth in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Nearby, Betws is a smaller village situated in the Amman Valley, characterised by its residential streets and community-focused amenities. The area is defined by the River Amman, which flows through the landscape. The local rugby club is a significant focal point for community activity and social life in the villages.

Area overview

On average Ammanford & Betws has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ammanford & Betws is £41,082 per year. Ammanford & Betws is home to around 7,837 people, with a population density of about 549.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ammanford & Betws Population
7,837
Population density
549.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.72(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.57(+7%)
Public order
11.48(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.95(+23%)
Other theft
7.15(+42%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,471
95.31%
Other White
98
1.25%
Other Asian
59
0.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
28
0.36%
Indian
24
0.31%
Total population: 7,839

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,878
29.34%
No qualifications
1,384
21.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,087
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
913
14.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 6,401

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,402
40.63%
Owns with a mortgage
915
26.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
436
12.63%
Social rents from council
375
10.87%
Other social rented
238
6.9%
Total households: 3,451

Property prices in Ammanford & Betws

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 in Ammanford & Betws area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £498,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ammanford & Betws in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ammanford & Betws over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£275,000
Semi-Detached31£175,000
Terraced14£133,750

10 years median price trend in Ammanford & Betws

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ammanford & Betws.

All postcodes in Ammanford & Betws

SA183DS

Ffordd Newydd

SA182BU

College Street

SA183BB

Talbot Road

SA183BW

Hall Street

SA182BR

College Street

SA182LH

Woodlands Lane

SA183AL

College Street

SA183EB

Heol Las

SA182JJ

Betws

SA182PW

Betws

SA183HA

Bishop Road

SA182GX

Oak Tree Close

SA182NF

Walter Road

SA182DB

Station Road

SA182DY

Myddynfych

SA182HT

Lon Llys Havard

SA182PH

Betws

SA182RB

Maerdy Road

SA183BD

Iscennen Road

SA183DL

Stryd-Y-Gwynt

SA189BR

Ammanford

SA182DH

Norman Road

SA182LT

Foundry Row

SA182PS

Argoed Road

SA182PU

Rhosyfedwen

SA183ER

Ffordd Y Rhyd

SA183FE

Ffordd Newydd

SA182JZ

Parc Nant Y Felin

SA182NA

Margaret Street

SA182SL

Betws

SA183RB

Pen-Y-Banc Road

SA182DN

Florence Road

SA182HY

Waungron Road

SA182NE

Wernddu Road

SA182SP

Parc Penrhiw

SA183AN

Tirydail Lane

SA182DA

Brynmawr Avenue

SA182FB

Llys Dolwerdd

SA182HE

Betws Road

SA182LD

Coronation Terrace

SA182LS

Foundry Road

SA182LY

High Street

SA182PP

Argoed Road

SA183HD

Ffordd Newydd

SA182BT

College Street

SA182JU

Ashgrove

SA182EA

Myddynfych

SA183DN

Wind Street

SA183DW

Clos yr Haul

SA189AD

Foundry Road

SA182DD

Station Road

SA182JS

Laurel Drive

SA183BS

Quay Street

SA182LE

Maesquarre Road

SA183AW

Iscennen Road

SA183EN

Quay Street

SA182EW

Riverway

SA182DF

Harold Street

SA182HA

Rice Street

SA182HU

Waungron Road

SA182RF

Llwyndu Cottages

SA183BA

Talbot Road

SA182HN

Y Felin

SA182FF

Ffordd Y Glowyr

SA183AF

College Street

SA183EY

New Road

SA189BN

Ammanford

SA182BH

Glan Yr Afon

SA182HZ

Maesycoed

SA182SG

Cwmfelin Road

SA183AY

Brynteg Terrace

SA183DR

Wind Street

SA182EN

Llwyd Road

SA182FG

Ffordd Y Glowyr

SA182LN

Margaret Street

SA182NR

Church Street

SA183SU

Dyffryn Road

SA183BY

Lloyd Street

SA183EA

Penybanc Road

SA182HD

Ffordd-Y-Cyrnol

SA182QD

Maes Ifan

SA183ED

Ffordd William Walker

SA182DS

Heol Marlais

SA182EZ

Parc Bwtri Mawr

SA182FP

Clos Ty Coch

SA182RW

Betws

SA183AS

Tirydail Lane

SA183EE

Carregaman Isaf

SA183DT

Wind Street

SA182FN

Maes Yr Hen Felin

SA182HQ

Maesquarre Road

SA182JW

Woodfield Terrace

SA182PY

Betws Road

SA183HG

Heol Llwchwr

SA182DR

Arthur Street

SA182HX

Pontamman Road

SA182PB

Ffordd Maescwarrau

SA183EF

Bro Walker

SA183DY

Penybanc Road

SA189AU

Foundry Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.