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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

SA174UL

Hillfield Villas

SA175TL

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175AD

Kidwelly and St Ishmael

SA175JW

Pen Y Banc Bungalows

SA174RS

Meinciau Road

SA174UP

Park View Drive

SA175EQ

Ferry Road

SA175JG

Heol Singleton

SA175UU

The Woodlands

SA175JJ

Parc Y Saint

SA175SE

Water Street

Data Sources

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