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Laugharne Township

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About

Laugharne Township ward lies along the tidal estuary of the River Taf in southern Carmarthenshire. The area is defined by its historic core, a grid of narrow streets centred around the castle and town hall. Beyond this, the ward encompasses surrounding rural land, including farms and stretches of salt marsh that border the water. The estuary itself is a dominant feature, with its wide, muddy channels and shifting sands exposed at low tide.

The landscape is intrinsically linked to the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, who spent his later years here. His writing shed, overlooking the estuary, remains a notable location. The area's economy has traditionally been connected to agriculture and the river, with quiet lanes leading out to the expansive views of the estuary and the opposite shore. The castle ruins stand as a reminder of the settlement's medieval importance as a fortified borough.

Area overview

On average Laugharne Township has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Laugharne Township is £42,654 per year. Laugharne Township is home to around 2,588 people, with a population density of about 25.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Laugharne Township Population
2,588
Population density
25.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.25(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.34(0%)
Public order
5.02(-39%)
Burglary
3.48(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.32(-82%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,514
97.1%
Other White
21
0.81%
Other Asian
11
0.42%
Irish
10
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.27%
Total population: 2,589

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
653
29.59%
No qualifications
502
22.75%
Level 3 (A level)
350
15.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
335
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
203
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 2,207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
533
46.35%
Owns with a mortgage
264
22.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
128
11.13%
Social rents from council
82
7.13%
Other social rented
82
7.13%
Total households: 1,150

Property prices in Laugharne Township

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Laugharne Township area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Laugharne Township 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 Laugharne Township over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£305,000
Semi-Detached3£195,000
Terraced6£192,500

10 years median price trend in Laugharne Township

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laugharne Township.

All postcodes in Laugharne Township

SA334SR

Water Street

SA334HD

Bridge Street

SA334HR

Laugharne Township

SA334PB

Pendine Hill

SA334TW

Cysgod Y Coed

SA340LU

Laugharne Township

SA334UG

Wood End

SA334PE

Edith Villas

SA334PY

Laugharne Township

SA334JA

Laugharne Township

SA334QX

Laugharne Township

SA334JE

Laugharne Township

SA340PL

Laugharne Township

SA334SD

Cliff Road

SA334HL

Hydfron Close

SA334JB

Laugharne Township

SA334PQ

St Margarets Park

SA334NS

Laugharne Township

SA334PR

Laugharne Township

SA334UE

Llanmiloe Estate

SA334TA

Gosport Street

SA334QL

Horse Pool Road

SA334UJ

Pludds Meadow

SA334PH

Pendine Hill

SA334UA

Laugharne Township

SA334SY

Gosport Street

SA334SJ

Newbridge Road

SA334HJ

Riverside

SA334SS

Grist Square

SA334QR

Laugharne Township

SA334QS

Bridge Street

SA334HT

Laugharne Township

SA334HG

Laugharne Township

SA340PF

Laugharne Township

SA334HS

Laugharne Township

SA334SB

Market Lane

SA334HP

Laugharne Township

SA334TU

Laugharne Township

SA340LX

Laugharne Township

SA334PU

Laugharne Township

SA334UL

Woodland Close

SA334TB

Wogan Mews

SA334UH

Dukes Meadow

SA334TH

Orchard Park Estate

SA334HA

Pocket Lane

SA334RD

Laugharne Township

SA334UQ

Westmead Close

SA334FE

Clos Hugdon

SA340LT

Laugharne Township

SA334NY

Marsh Road

SA334QU

Bwlchnewydd Road

SA334FA

Bay View

SA334SA

Market Street

SA334PD

Pendine Hill

SA340PG

Laugharne Township

SA334HF

Laugharne Township

SA334TZ

Laugharne Township

SA340PJ

Old Amroth Road

SA334ST

Grist Square

SA334NZ

Marsh Road

SA334SG

Cliff Road

SA340NH

High Street

SA334SH

Newbridge Road

SA334QJ

Horse Pool Road

SA334RL

Laugharne Township

SA334NX

Laugharne Township

SA334SZ

Gosport Street

SA334PA

Follet Close

SA334RY

King Street

SA340NX

Laugharne Township

SA334PZ

Ocean View

SA334HN

Laugharne Township

SA334NT

Laugharne Township

SA334TP

The Lacques

SA334TS

The Strand

SA334QT

Laugharne Township

SA334SE

Victoria Street

SA340PA

Laugharne Township

SA334QH

Church Street

SA334UF

Llanmiloe Estate

SA334TD

Gosport Street

SA334RR

Laugharne Township

SA334RH

Laugharne Township

SA334TT

Laugharne Township

SA334QE

King Street

SA340PN

Laugharne Township

SA334RG

Laugharne Township

SA340PB

Laugharne Township

SA334SN

Frogmore Gardens

SA334PJ

Laugharne Township

SA334NU

Broadway

SA334HE

Laugharne Township

SA334QF

Laugharne Township

SA334QN

Church Street

SA334TL

Orchard Park Estate

SA334SQ

Cwrt Wooford

SA334JF

Laugharne Township

SA334HZ

Laugharne Township

SA334SL

Holloway Road

SA334RB

Laugharne Township

Data Sources

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