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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 None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
N/A
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
24.14(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.12(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.34(-59%)
Public order
3.76(-54%)
Burglary
2.57(+10%)
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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Kidwelly and St Ishmael area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £620,000.

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
Detached24£306,500
Semi-Detached17£200,000
Terraced25£140,000

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

SA175AA

Carmarthen Road

SA175BD

Rhodfa Mount Pleasant

SA175SG

Brigstocke Terrace

SA174LR

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175JS

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175TQ

Parc Y Ffynnon

SA175SH

Brigstocke Terrace

SA174AZ

Stockwell Forge

SA175SD

Wellfield Terrace

SA175SE

Water Street

SA174RH

Horeb Road

SA175UU

The Woodlands

SA175RN

Eva Terrace

SA174YB

Morfa Lane

SA175JB

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174TH

Pembrey Road

SA174TW

Monksford Street

SA175UD

Port Way

SA175YY

Station Road

SA175SW

Coburg Villas

SA174TE

Parc Pendre

SA175AH

Carmarthen Road

SA174TP

Abbey Street

SA174RS

Meinciau Road

SA174UE

Maes Y Parc

SA175SR

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175BX

Water Street

SA174LX

Parc Felindre

SA174TT

Ger Y Castell

SA175UR

Briardale

SA175TG

Glan Tywi

SA175HX

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174PF

Newtown

SA174NY

Horeb Road

SA174UW

Quay Road

SA175AT

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174TA

Banc Pendre

SA174SP

Heol Gwelfor

SA174PH

Meinciau Road

SA175TE

Carmarthen Road

SA175SY

Llys Holcwm

SA175TF

Glanmorfa

SA174UG

Morfa Maen

SA175YH

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174NS

Horeb Road

SA175JN

Heol Llansaint

SA175UN

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174LT

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175SB

Marine Cottages

SA174PD

Bryn Y Graig

SA174PP

Stockwell Lane

SA175DQ

New Street

SA175AG

Carmarthen Road

SA174RT

Glyn Road

SA175JR

Cae Ffynnon

SA174RE

Bryn Hefin

SA174UT

Station Road

SA174TS

Ger Y Castell

SA174UQ

Llys Y Felin

SA175TJ

Glan Tywi Uchaf

SA174UH

Station Road

SA175UE

Port Way

SA175JQ

Y Croft

SA175TN

Eva Terrace

SA175RR

Caradog Court

SA174NT

Heol Ray Gravell

SA174UF

Morfa Maen

SA175UL

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175RY

Horton View

SA175BQ

Castle Road

SA175SF

Beach Cottages

SA174LS

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175AY

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175SS

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175RP

Port Way

SA174PE

Old Shop

SA175BJ

Ferry Road

SA174SX

Clos Y Celyn

SA174SS

Clos Y Dderwen

SA175YB

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175AD

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175SL

Pale Cottages

SA174UA

Elm Grove Road

SA175JA

Heol Gwermont

SA175HZ

Heol Gwermont

SA175UG

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175EG

Cae Ffynnon

SA175AE

Carmarthen Road

SA175UF

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174US

Westhill Crescent

SA175UY

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174UN

Hillfield Villas

SA175JF

Heol Tregwyr

SA174TF

Pembrey Road

SA175UA

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174TD

Parc Pendre

SA174PU

Parc Y Garreg

SA175BZ

Water Street

SA174LW

Gwenllian Court

Data Sources

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