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Ammanford & Betws

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 None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 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

105

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ammanford & Betws Population

7,837

Population density

549.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

55.51(+64%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.18(+17%)

Public order

10.34(+26%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.21(+39%)

Other theft

8.04(+76%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

7,471

95.31%

Other White

1.25%

Other Asian

0.75%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.36%

Indian

0.31%

Total population: 7,839

Economics

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

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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Ammanford & Betws area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £498,500.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	38	£182,498	£124,625	£160,500	£223,750	£280,150
Terraced	12	£154,250	£101,000	£122,750	£165,000	£193,500
Detached	33	£274,000	£173,000	£243,000	£350,000	£420,000

10 years median price trend in Ammanford & Betws

All postcodes in Ammanford & Betws

SA182HQ

Maesquarre Road

SA183HE

Parcyrhun

SA183RB

Pen-Y-Banc Road

SA183BD

Iscennen Road

SA183HG

Heol Llwchwr

SA182NP

Margaret Street

SA183HL

Pantyffynnon Road

SA182LH

Woodlands Lane

SA182RA

Treforis

SA182PS

Argoed Road

SA182HN

Y Felin

SA182LY

High Street

SA182NE

Wernddu Road

SA182HG

Betws Road

SA182RW

Betws

SA182PY

Betws Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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