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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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
21.63(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.26(-47%)
Public order
3.93(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.62(-82%)
Burglary
1.97(-26%)
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

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £179,998 in Penygroes area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penygroes 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 Penygroes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£210,000
Semi-Detached20£179,998
Terraced7£150,000

10 years median price trend in Penygroes

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

Data Sources

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