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About

Betws ward is located in the northern part of Carmarthenshire, forming part of the wider Llanelli Rural Council area. The landscape is characterised by a mix of agricultural land, small valleys, and wooded hillsides, with the River Lliedi flowing through the area. Settlement is dispersed, consisting primarily of villages like Betws itself and Pontarddulais, alongside numerous smaller hamlets and farmsteads. The local economy has historical ties to agriculture and small-scale industry.

The community is served by local schools, village halls, and places of worship. A network of country lanes and public footpaths connects the settlements and provides access to the surrounding countryside. The area's geography includes parts of the Mynydd Mawr woodland park, offering walking routes through mixed forestry. This setting contributes to a primarily residential and rural character for the ward.

Area overview

On average Betws has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Betws is £41,082 per year. Betws is home to around 2,398 people, with a population density of about 215 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Betws Population
2,398
Population density
215 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.52(-19%)
Drugs
8.76(+238%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.84(-55%)
Public order
5(-39%)
Other theft
4.59(0%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,329
97.12%
Other White
16
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.54%
Other Asian
11
0.46%
Irish
7
0.29%
Total population: 2,398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
650
33.66%
No qualifications
356
18.44%
Level 3 (A level)
349
18.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
244
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
171
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 1,931

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
430
43.57%
Owns with a mortgage
306
31%
Private landlord or letting agency
108
10.94%
Social rents from council
68
6.89%
Other social rented
50
5.07%
Total households: 987

Property prices in Betws

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £315K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Betws area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Betws over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£345,000£243
Semi-Detached8£191,000£207
Terraced4£138,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Betws

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Betws.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,000£85,000£140,000
2017£171,000£118,750£88,000
2018£202,500£135,000£135,000
2019£236,225£115,000£99,000
2020£250,000£135,000£87,000
2021£225,000£140,000£120,000
2022£245,000£223,500£208,000
2023£345,000£207,500£152,500
2024£237,500£170,000£147,500
2025£325,000£195,000£121,000
2026£345,000£187,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Betws.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Betws.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£79£116
2017£143£91£137
2018£168£126£115
2019£161£133£148
2020£172£128£104
2021£205£159£159
2022£217£171£176
2023£230£173£154
2024£214£163£158
2025£237£217£152
2026£243£198£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Betws.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Betws

Is Betws safe?

Betws records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Betws?

The median sale price in Betws is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Betws?

Betws scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Betws sits around rank 1,026 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Betws?

The average household income in Betws is around £41,082 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Betws?

Betws is represented by 1 elected councillor: Betsan Wyn Jones (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.