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Penygroes

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About

Penygroes is a small ward situated in the Gwendraeth Valley, within the wider Carmarthenshire area. It lies near the town of Cross Hands and is characterised by its residential and agricultural surroundings. The landscape here is defined by gentle hills and fields, with scattered housing and local community facilities forming the settlement's core. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere centred around village life.

The ward's history is closely linked to the broader industrial past of the Gwendraeth Valley, though it is now primarily residential. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Cynheidre Colliery sites, which speak to the region's deep coal mining heritage. The community is served by its own primary school and a few local businesses, with the main A476 road running nearby providing a connection to larger towns in the county.

Area overview

On average Penygroes has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penygroes is £43,463 per year. Penygroes is home to around 3,052 people, with a population density of about 429.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penygroes Population
3,052
Population density
429.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.97(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.24(-29%)
Public order
3.93(-52%)
Other theft
2.62(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.29(-82%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,954
96.82%
Other White
37
1.21%
Irish
11
0.36%
Pakistani
7
0.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.23%
Total population: 3,051

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
774
30.68%
No qualifications
476
18.87%
Level 3 (A level)
438
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
412
16.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
200
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 2,523

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
568
43%
Owns with a mortgage
454
34.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
149
11.28%
Social rents from council
77
5.83%
Other social rented
34
2.57%
Total households: 1,321

Property prices in Penygroes

Median price£207,500
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £288K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £208 per square foot) in Penygroes area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penygroes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£270,000£221
Semi-Detached15£185,000£218
Terraced4£136,725£151
Flats1£87,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penygroes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penygroes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000£105,000£107,500
2017£174,995£101,250£97,500
2018£210,000£112,000£102,750
2019£220,000£123,500£97,500
2020£223,000£125,000£100,500
2021£212,000£152,500£109,995
2022£281,250£148,000£144,975
2023£270,000£152,000£151,250
2024£234,250£155,000£160,125
2025£245,000£179,995£152,475
2026£290,000£172,000£111,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penygroes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penygroes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121£103£126
2017£149£115£111
2018£151£125£109
2019£152£130£134
2020£165£132£129
2021£196£170£142
2022£219£168£140
2023£230£189£176
2024£219£178£183
2025£227£210£183
2026£221£176£128
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penygroes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penygroes in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Penygroes

Is Penygroes safe?

Penygroes records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Penygroes?

The median sale price in Penygroes is £207,500 (about £208 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Penygroes?

Penygroes scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Penygroes sits around rank 1,187 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Penygroes?

The average household income in Penygroes is around £43,463 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Penygroes?

Penygroes is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dai Thomas (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.