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Hengoed

About

Hengoed ward lies within the Carmarthenshire county borough, encompassing a primarily rural area to the north of the town of Llanelli. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland and small settlements, with the Gwendraeth Valley influencing its topography. The ward includes the village of Pontyberem, which historically developed around the local coal mining industry.

A notable feature is the presence of the former Cynheidre Colliery, one of the last deep mines to operate in the region. The area is traversed by the A476 road, connecting it to broader transport networks. Land use remains predominantly agricultural, with a mix of arable and pastoral farming across its fields and low hills.

Area overview

On average Hengoed has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hengoed is £42,397 per year. Hengoed is home to around 4,308 people, with a population density of about 312 per km².

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hengoed Population

4,308

Population density

312 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.19(-2%)

Criminal damage and arson

12.3(+68%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.96(-47%)

Public order

4.87(-41%)

Drugs

4.87(+88%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

4,130

95.85%

Other White

1.76%

Other Asian

0.65%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.49%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.26%

Total population: 4,309

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,227

34.15%

Level 3 (A level)

632

17.59%

No qualifications

601

16.73%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

566

15.75%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

268

7.46%

Total 16+ residents: 3,593

Housing

Owns outright

843

44.07%

Owns with a mortgage

640

33.46%

Social rents from council

186

9.72%

Private landlord or letting agency

182

9.51%

Other forms of private rent

2.35%

Total households: 1,913

Property prices in Hengoed

Median price£178,998

Price per sq ft£219

Sales (last 12 months)52

Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £245K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £178,998 (about £219 per square foot) in Hengoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £474,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hengoed over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	10	£280,000	£237	£224,500	£245,000	£343,750	£469,950
Semi-Detached	20	£184,000	£250	£127,845	£157,250	£249,996	£292,900
Terraced	22	£156,750	£171	£81,800	£145,000	£171,875	£234,825

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hengoed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hengoed.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£216,500	£120,000	£113,998
2017	£223,000	£129,995	£108,000
2018	£217,000	£118,500	£115,000
2019	£202,500	£125,000	£125,000
2020	£182,000	£126,500	£114,500
2021	£335,000	£143,000	£127,000
2022	£295,000	£169,998	£146,248
2023	£437,500	£182,000	£139,000
2024	£375,000	£169,998	£140,000
2025	£247,500	£180,000	£156,000
2026	£465,000	£165,000	£151,250

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hengoed.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£178	£165	£178
2017	£149	£160	£160
2018	£178	£171	£165
2019	£182	£177	£172
2020	£179	£149	£126
2021	£208	£158	£147
2022	£214	£188	£154
2023	£252	£220	£130
2024	£278	£217	£152
2025	£254	£227	£204
2026	£217	£194	£133

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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