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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

SA182JA

Lon Ger Y Coed

SA182LR

Park Street

SA182NS

Margaret Street

SA182LU

Heol Wallasey

SA183EG

Carregamman

SA182EB

Myddynfych Drive

SA182HF

Woodlands Park

SA183AR

Tirydail Lane

SA183DE

Stryd Y Cei

SA183GL

Ffordd Is-Cennen

SA182DE

Bryn Derwen Road

SA183AU

Brynteg Terrace

SA183HB

Villiers Road

SA189AX

Foundry Road

SA182LF

Maesquarre Road

SA182ET

Park Street

Data Sources

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