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Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr

About

Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr encompasses the southern outskirts of the town of Carmarthen, stretching towards the tidal flats of the River Towy. The area includes residential neighbourhoods and the campus of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields and wooded valleys that descend to the river's edge.

A notable feature is the presence of the National Botanic Garden of Wales, situated within the Llanarthne parish. The area's geography is defined by the confluence of the River Towy and its tributary, the Gwili. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local environment, with farmland interspersed throughout the communities.

Area overview

On average Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr is £41,860 per year. Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr is home to around 6,451 people, with a population density of about 216.9 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

187

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr Population

6,451

Population density

216.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

97.66(+166%)

Shoplifting

29.92(+331%)

Public order

21.08(+136%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.93(+44%)

Criminal damage and arson

19.84(+146%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

5,848

90.67%

Other White

204

3.16%

Other Asian

1.05%

Indian

0.78%

Arab

0.73%

Total population: 6,450

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,860

33.99%

No qualifications

1,159

21.18%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

792

14.47%

Level 3 (A level)

791

14.45%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

420

7.67%

Total 16+ residents: 5,473

Housing

Owns outright

1,263

40.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

651

20.71%

Owns with a mortgage

622

19.78%

Social rents from council

304

9.67%

Other social rented

202

6.42%

Total households: 3,144

Property prices in Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £208,250 in Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,100,000.

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 Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	30	£309,750	£183,500	£234,000	£352,375	£410,000
Flats	7	£150,000	£125,650	£139,750	£167,500	£185,750
Semi-Detached	15	£225,000	£124,000	£195,000	£247,000	£275,500
Terraced	22	£120,000	£52,125	£100,000	£161,250	£204,450

10 years median price trend in Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr

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