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About

Cilycwm ward lies in the upper Tywi Valley within Carmarthenshire, characterised by its rural landscape of rolling hills, farmland, and significant forestry plantations. The area is sparsely populated, with settlements like Rhandirmwyn and Cilycwm village itself acting as small hubs. The geography is dominated by the meandering River Tywi and the surrounding slopes of the Cambrian Mountains, which define its quiet, agricultural character.

A notable feature is the presence of the Dinas Nature Reserve near Rhandirmwyn, a protected woodland managed by the RSPB that is a breeding site for red kites. The ward's history is connected to the local lead mining industry, with remnants still visible in the landscape. This is an area defined by natural resources, where the primary activities remain farming, forestry, and conservation.

Area overview

On average Cilycwm has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cilycwm is £40,930 per year. Cilycwm is home to around 2,547 people, with a population density of about 10.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cilycwm Population
2,547
Population density
10.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.56(-63%)
Other theft
5.89(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.71(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.93(-70%)
Public order
3.93(-52%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,449
96.15%
Other White
31
1.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.31%
Irish
7
0.27%
Total population: 2,547

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
790
35.84%
No qualifications
406
18.42%
Level 3 (A level)
348
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
320
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
164
7.44%
Total 16+ residents: 2,204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
711
63.2%
Owns with a mortgage
221
19.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
107
9.51%
Other forms of private rent
40
3.56%
Social rents from council
31
2.76%
Total households: 1,125

Property prices in Cilycwm

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£198K – £415K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Cilycwm area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,500 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cilycwm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£310,000£245
Semi-Detached4£218,750£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cilycwm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cilycwm.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£219,000£91,000
2017£257,500£186,250
2018£240,000£102,000
2019£325,000£159,500
2020£275,000£159,250
2021£305,000£180,500
2022£387,500£220,000
2023£402,500£140,000
2024£425,000£350,000
2025£402,500£185,000
2026£214,500£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cilycwm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cilycwm.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£181£121
2017£175£108
2018£175£108
2019£173£172
2020£191£148
2021£237£161
2022£238£220
2023£313£200
2024£326£292
2025£254£185
2026£177£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cilycwm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Cilycwm

SA198EN

Cilycwm

SA200SW

Cilycwm

SA198AF

Brodulais

SA198YL

Cilycwm

SA198NR

Cilycwm

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.