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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

SA174NL

Meinciau Road

SA174TR

Priory Street

SA174PR

Llangadog Road

SA174LF

Monksford Street

SA175YL

Penybanc Cottage

SA175JH

Croft Cottages

SA174TY

Priory Street

SA174UZ

Glanafon

SA175TS

Glan Tywi

SA174LN

Meinciau Road

SA175UH

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174UD

Lady Street

SA174SR

Rhodfa'R Gwendraeth

SA175JE

Maes Yr Eglwys

SA175RT

Water Street

SA174RB

Wern Terrace

SA175JU

Ger Y Plas

SA174UX

Llys Y Foryd

SA175US

Tri Pen Had Road

SA174NR

Rhydodyn

SA175SU

Vicarage Close

SA175JG

Heol Singleton

SA174SW

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175RX

Caradog Court

SA174UB

Gwendraeth Town

SA175JW

Pen Y Banc Bungalows

SA175DH

Llys Moreia

SA175JJ

Parc Y Saint

SA174ST

Clos Yr Onnen

SA175YE

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174UR

Station Road

SA175RU

Mount Pleasant

SA175AR

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175YD

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175TL

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175HQ

Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park

SA174PA

Heol Ray Gravell

SA175TB

Eva Terrace

SA175RS

Tri Pen Had Road

SA175JD

Heol Llansaint

SA174TQ

Clos Yr Helyg

SA175TA

Maes Y Ffynnon

SA174UP

Park View Drive

SA175YW

Port Way

SA175EZ

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175RW

Water Street

SA175YJ

Parc Y Gwenyn

SA174LP

Shintor Fach

SA175ST

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175YP

Heol Llansaint

SA174RL

Capel Teilo Road

SA175TY

Llys Holcwm

SA175EQ

Ferry Road

SA174PG

The Sidings

SA175YN

Port Way

SA175EF

Castle Court

SA174SY

Vicarage Lane

SA175SN

Hall Terrace

SA175TT

Glan Yr Ystrad

SA175SP

Royston Court

SA175JL

Brynedda

SA175AZ

Bailey Street

SA174TJ

Clos Yr Afon

SA174NW

Pistyll Newydd

SA175TH

Carmarthen Road

SA174PT

Follet Close

SA175JT

Llys Gwenllian

SA175EJ

Ferry Road

SA175AF

Carmarthen Road

SA174RF

Horeb Road

SA175JX

Ger Y Plas

SA175YR

Port Way

SA174AJ

Monksford Close

SA175UT

Tri Pen Had Road

SA175AX

Castle Street

SA174BA

Gerddi Gwenllian

SA175BB

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175UB

Broadlay

SA175AU

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175AL

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174RA

Meinciau Road

SA174RJ

Golwg Y Twr

SA175YG

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174NU

Horeb Road

SA174PY

Meinciau Road

SA175HJ

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174PS

Greenfield Houses

SA174LU

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174RG

Bryn Y Graig

SA174UU

Bridge Street

SA174SU

Causeway Street

SA175AJ

Porth Yr Castell

SA175YF

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA174TN

Alstred Street

SA175JP

Port Way

SA174RR

Meinciau Road

SA175AB

Carmarthen Road

SA174PJ

Clos Penybryn Close

SA174RD

Horeb Road

SA175SA

Water Street

Data Sources

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