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About

Glyn ward encompasses the village of Pontyberem and surrounding rural settlements in the Carmarthenshire countryside. The area is characterised by its position within the Gwendraeth Valley, with landscapes transitioning from former industrial land to agricultural fields and wooded hillsides. The community maintains a strong sense of its historical identity, rooted in the anthracite coal mining that once dominated the local economy.

The ward's social and commercial activity is centred along Pontyberem's main thoroughfare. A notable local feature is the prominent cenotaph war memorial situated on a grassy roundabout at the village heart, serving as a focal point. The topography includes the valley floor of the River Gwendraeth Fach, with older residential streets often following the contours of the slopes above it.

Area overview

On average Glyn has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glyn is £43,213 per year. Glyn is home to around 2,163 people, with a population density of about 92.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glyn Population
2,163
Population density
92.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.98(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-18%)
Public order
5.09(-38%)
Other theft
3.24(-29%)
Burglary
3.24(+38%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,095
96.9%
Other White
24
1.11%
Other Asian
11
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.23%
Total population: 2,162

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
551
30.96%
No qualifications
358
20.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
289
16.24%
Level 3 (A level)
285
16.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
147
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 1,780

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
445
47.44%
Owns with a mortgage
293
31.24%
Social rents from council
92
9.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
79
8.42%
Other forms of private rent
20
2.13%
Total households: 938

Property prices in Glyn

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Glyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £578,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Glyn 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 Glyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£310,000
Semi-Detached9£150,000
Terraced3£134,950

10 years median price trend in Glyn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glyn.

All postcodes in Glyn

SA155YT

Glyn

SA155HX

Glyn

SA155YS

Eclipse Terrace

SA155NY

Y Drim

SA155TX

Caepontbren

SA155DQ

Heol Llanelli

SA155UG

Rhydyffynnon

SA155JA

Glyn

SA155BQ

Heol Bethel

SA155EX

Rehoboth Road

SA155AZ

Glyn

SA155RP

Llys Y Dderwen

SA155HQ

Stone Terrace

SA155PW

Bargoed Terrace

SA155YR

Parkum Villas

SA155PN

Harries Terrace

SA155UN

Ger Y Coed

SA155YQ

Clos Clement

SA155EJ

Rehoboth Road

SA154NB

Glyn

SA155UW

Dan Y Banc Road

SA155UQ

Herberdeg Road

SA155UA

Bron Gwendraeth

SA155AX

Glyn

SA155UP

Herberdeg Road

SA155YU

Glyn

SA155NT

Coedmawr

SA155YG

Glyn

SA155PL

Llys Y Dderwen

SA155EZ

Heol Hen

SA155YF

Gwynfryn Terrace

SA155AJ

Glyn

SA155PT

Edward Road

SA155BJ

Glyn

SA155UE

Cae Canvas Cottages

SA155NU

Heol Y Pentre

SA155RB

Heol Y Pentre

SA155PD

Myrtle Hill

SA155EQ

Heol Gelli Fawr

SA155AQ

Heol Horeb

SA155UH

Heol Llanelli

SA155UT

Plas Bach Cottages

SA155PH

Ffynnon Y Waun

SA155UR

Herberdeg Road

SA155YD

Heol Llanelli

SA155RD

Felin Fach

SA155TY

Ponthenry Road

SA155YH

Isawel

SA155DJ

Rehoboth Road

SA155UD

Llwyncrwn

SA155NP

Ger Y Capel

SA155NS

Heol Y Pentre

SA155TU

Heol Llanelli

SA155JQ

Brondini Cottages

SA155PB

Myrtle Hill

SA155PP

Bargoed Villas

SA155UB

Heol Llanelli

SA155UJ

Gwendraeth View

SA155DZ

Rehoboth Road

SA155RA

Heol Y Pentre

SA155DX

Brynymor

SA155DY

Llys Bryn Gwyrdd

SA155YL

Heol Llanelli

SA155UF

Heol Llanelli

SA155PY

Heol Y Pentre

SA155UU

Glyn

SA155YN

Glyn

SA155YE

Glyn

SA155PE

Ffynnon Y Waun

SA155UL

Llygad Y Ffynnon

SA155PS

Thomas Avenue

SA155PU

Victoria Road

SA155PF

Myrtle Hill

SA155HZ

Glyn

SA155PR

Thomas Avenue

SA155PA

Myrtle Hill

SA155HJ

Heol Hen

SA174HU

Herberdeg Road

SA155PG

Glyn

SA155YY

Heol Hen

SA155HB

Clos Y Parc

SA154RT

Brynygroes Cottages

Data Sources

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