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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

SA175SS

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174RP

Meinciau Road

SA175JF

Heol Tregwyr

SA174PT

Follet Close

SA174RA

Meinciau Road

SA174UA

Elm Grove Road

SA174UF

Morfa Maen

SA175EG

Cae Ffynnon

SA175RU

Mount Pleasant

SA175TU

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174PR

Llangadog Road

SA174TE

Parc Pendre

SA174UN

Hillfield Villas

SA175BZ

Water Street

SA175SH

Brigstocke Terrace

SA174AZ

Stockwell Forge

SA174TS

Ger Y Castell

SA174UG

Morfa Maen

SA175RY

Horton View

SA174SR

Rhodfa'R Gwendraeth

SA174PU

Parc Y Garreg

SA174ST

Clos Yr Onnen

SA174SX

Clos Y Celyn

SA175RS

Tri Pen Had Road

SA175TG

Glan Tywi

SA175UR

Briardale

SA175YE

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174BY

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174TA

Banc Pendre

SA175AA

Carmarthen Road

SA175HX

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175UH

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175TD

Eva Terrace

SA175TQ

Parc Y Ffynnon

SA174PP

Stockwell Lane

SA174RL

Capel Teilo Road

SA174SU

Causeway Street

SA174TU

Ger Y Gwendraeth

SA174LP

Shintor Fach

SA174US

Westhill Crescent

SA175AG

Carmarthen Road

SA175TB

Eva Terrace

SA175UE

Port Way

SA175YG

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174LW

Gwenllian Court

SA174TF

Pembrey Road

SA175TE

Carmarthen Road

SA174LF

Monksford Street

SA174UD

Lady Street

SA175YP

Heol Llansaint

SA174NS

Horeb Road

SA175RX

Caradog Court

SA174AJ

Monksford Close

SA175AT

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175EX

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175SP

Royston Court

SA175JU

Ger Y Plas

SA175RW

Water Street

SA175TJ

Glan Tywi Uchaf

SA174UR

Station Road

SA175SY

Llys Holcwm

SA174LU

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174NL

Meinciau Road

SA175UF

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174NY

Horeb Road

SA174PY

Meinciau Road

SA174UU

Bridge Street

SA175BX

Water Street

SA174LN

Meinciau Road

SA174RF

Horeb Road

SA175AB

Carmarthen Road

SA175AL

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175BQ

Castle Road

SA175SB

Marine Cottages

SA175YY

Station Road

SA174LX

Parc Felindre

SA174TJ

Clos Yr Afon

SA175SR

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175SU

Vicarage Close

SA175YD

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174RE

Bryn Hefin

SA174UX

Llys Y Foryd

SA175SW

Coburg Villas

SA174TQ

Clos Yr Helyg

SA175SA

Water Street

SA174RJ

Golwg Y Twr

SA175JH

Croft Cottages

SA174TW

Monksford Street

SA175AJ

Porth Yr Castell

SA175AR

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175TS

Glan Tywi

SA175UG

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174RD

Horeb Road

SA175EF

Castle Court

SA175JN

Heol Llansaint

SA174SJ

Forde Court

SA174UZ

Glanafon

SA174YB

Morfa Lane

SA175RP

Port Way

SA174PH

Meinciau Road

Data Sources

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