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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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
7/10
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

Median price£216,500
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £298K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 (about £211 per square foot) in Laugharne Township area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Laugharne Township over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£300,000£262
Semi-Detached1£206,250£249
Terraced10£153,000£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Laugharne Township

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laugharne Township.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,000£91,500£160,000
2017£222,000£120,000£125,850
2018£238,000£113,000£125,000
2019£256,000£127,500£115,000
2020£313,750£147,500£205,000
2021£332,500£192,500£144,000
2022£382,500£250,000£228,750
2023£375,000£160,500£200,000
2024£272,500£237,500£163,750
2025£305,000£200,625£192,500
2026£307,500—£118,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laugharne Township.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Laugharne Township.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147£89£134
2017£181£131£159
2018£156£123£126
2019£177£130£164
2020£146£129£164
2021£192£207£165
2022£244£232£183
2023£273£180£144
2024£234£165£170
2025£247£242£180
2026£216—£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Laugharne Township.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Laugharne Township in the last year.

All postcodes in Laugharne Township

SA334PL

Laugharne Township

SA334UB

Llanmiloe Bach

SA334PF

Laugharne Township

SA340NP

Laugharne Township

SA678NR

Trelessy Road

SA334QD

Laugharne Township

SA334JD

Laugharne Township

SA334SW

Duncan Street

SA334TY

Laugharne Township

SA340PD

The Terrace

SA334RS

Mill Pill

SA334HU

Laugharne Township

SA340NY

Laugharne Township

SA334TN

The Lacques

SA334RP

Mill Pill

SA334QQ

Clifton Street

SA334PN

Laugharne Township

SA334TG

Orchard Park Estate

SA334SF

Victoria Street

SA334RA

Halfpenny Furze

SA334PP

Laugharne Township

SA334PW

Laugharne Township

SA334EZ

Dan Y Bryn

SA334RE

Laugharne Township

SA334TE

Newbridge Road

SA334PS

Laugharne Township

SA334TQ

Orchard Park Estate

SA334QG

Clifton Street

SA334SX

Frogmore Street

SA334HY

Laugharne Township

SA340LY

Laugharne Township

SA334RJ

Laugharne Township

SA334HH

Laugharne Township

SA334SU

Stoneway Road

SA334SP

Wogan Street

SA334TJ

Orchard Park

SA334RZ

Newbridge Road

SA334QY

Laugharne Township

SA340PH

Laugharne Township

SA340PE

Laugharne Township

SA334PX

Laugharne Township

SA334HX

Laugharne Township

SA334PT

Laugharne Township

SA334QP

Church Street

SA340PP

Parc Rhosyn

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.