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Kidwelly and St Ishmael

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About

Kidwelly and St Ishmael ward encompasses a stretch of the Gwendraeth estuary and the lower reaches of the River Towy. The town of Kidwelly is dominated by its well-preserved Norman castle, which overlooks the tidal flats. The area includes industrial heritage from its former tinplate works, with some structures still visible near the water. The ward extends to the smaller settlement of St Ishmael, situated on higher ground overlooking the confluence.

The landscape is largely agricultural inland, with fields giving way to expansive salt marshes and mudflats along the estuary edges. These intertidal zones are significant for local wildlife and bird populations. The area's character is shaped by the constant presence of water, with creeks and drainage channels dissecting the low-lying ground. The Kidwelly Industrial Museum, located on the site of the old works, details the area's manufacturing history.

Area overview

On average Kidwelly and St Ishmael has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kidwelly and St Ishmael is £42,360 per year. Kidwelly and St Ishmael is home to around 5,053 people, with a population density of about 167.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kidwelly and St Ishmael Population
5,053
Population density
167.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.96(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.95(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.75(-67%)
Public order
3.56(-60%)
Other theft
2.18(-57%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,851
96.02%
Other White
78
1.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.51%
Irish
23
0.46%
Chinese
16
0.32%
Total population: 5,052

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,430
33.65%
No qualifications
790
18.59%
Level 3 (A level)
673
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
633
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
348
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 4,249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,046
46.53%
Owns with a mortgage
599
26.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
10.5%
Social rents from council
211
9.39%
Other social rented
78
3.47%
Total households: 2,248

Property prices in Kidwelly and St Ishmael

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Kidwelly and St Ishmael area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kidwelly and St Ishmael 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 Kidwelly and St Ishmael over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£317,000
Flats1£110,000
Semi-Detached11£170,000
Terraced20£141,500

10 years median price trend in Kidwelly and St Ishmael

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidwelly and St Ishmael.

All postcodes in Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174NP

Cenfi

SA174UQ

Llys Y Felin

SA175JP

Port Way

SA175TH

Carmarthen Road

SA175TT

Glan Yr Ystrad

SA175YR

Port Way

SA175AH

Carmarthen Road

SA175JX

Ger Y Plas

SA175ST

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174BA

Gerddi Gwenllian

SA174LS

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174PF

Newtown

SA174RB

Wern Terrace

SA174TN

Alstred Street

SA174SW

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174UB

Gwendraeth Town

SA175JA

Heol Gwermont

SA175JS

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175YL

Penybanc Cottage

SA174NT

Heol Ray Gravell

SA174NU

Horeb Road

SA175AX

Castle Street

SA175TY

Llys Holcwm

SA174NR

Rhydodyn

SA175AU

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175BJ

Ferry Road

SA175UD

Port Way

SA174TY

Priory Street

SA175SD

Wellfield Terrace

SA175UL

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174RR

Meinciau Road

SA175BD

Rhodfa Mount Pleasant

SA175DH

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174SP

Heol Gwelfor

SA175RR

Caradog Court

SA174PG

The Sidings

SA174TP

Abbey Street

SA175JE

Maes Yr Eglwys

SA175UA

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175AE

Carmarthen Road

SA174TD

Parc Pendre

SA175RN

Eva Terrace

SA174RT

Glyn Road

SA174TH

Pembrey Road

SA174TT

Ger Y Castell

SA175EJ

Ferry Road

SA175YW

Port Way

SA174PB

Horeb Road

SA174PE

Old Shop

SA174UT

Station Road

SA175TF

Glanmorfa

SA174UH

Station Road

SA175JQ

Y Croft

SA175TA

Maes Y Ffynnon

SA175UT

Tri Pen Had Road

SA175YF

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175RT

Water Street

SA175SL

Pale Cottages

SA174NW

Pistyll Newydd

SA174TR

Priory Street

SA175AZ

Bailey Street

SA175EZ

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175SF

Beach Cottages

SA175US

Tri Pen Had Road

SA175YJ

Parc Y Gwenyn

SA174PD

Bryn Y Graig

SA175HQ

Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park

SA175HZ

Heol Gwermont

SA175JT

Llys Gwenllian

SA175TN

Eva Terrace

SA175AF

Carmarthen Road

SA175UB

Broadlay

SA175YB

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175HJ

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175JR

Cae Ffynnon

SA175DQ

New Street

SA175EH

Craylands Park

SA175JL

Brynedda

SA174SS

Clos Y Dderwen

SA174SY

Vicarage Lane

SA175YH

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175AY

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175JD

Heol Llansaint

SA175SN

Hall Terrace

SA175BA

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175BB

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175YN

Port Way

SA174LT

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174UW

Quay Road

SA174RG

Bryn Y Graig

SA174UE

Maes Y Parc

SA175UY

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175SG

Brigstocke Terrace

SA175UN

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174PS

Greenfield Houses

SA174LR

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174PA

Heol Ray Gravell

SA174PJ

Clos Penybryn Close

SA174RH

Horeb Road

SA175JB

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

Data Sources

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