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About

Swiss Valley ward lies in the southeastern part of Carmarthenshire, centred around the village of Pontyberem. The area is defined by its industrial heritage, historically linked to coal mining in the Gwendraeth Valley. Its landscape is characterised by rolling hills and the presence of the Lliedi Reservoir, a key local feature that supplies water and offers a focal point for the community. The ward includes several smaller settlements, creating a network of residential areas connected by local roads.

The area is named for the Swiss Valley, a local geographical area whose scenery was once likened to Switzerland. A notable landmark is the Grade II listed Swiss Valley Church, a distinctive stone building with a slate roof situated near the reservoir. The local economy has diversified from its historical base, with a mix of small businesses and commuter links to larger towns like Llanelli. The terrain includes areas of woodland and farmland, contributing to its semi-rural character.

Area overview

On average Swiss Valley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 1.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swiss Valley is £46,546 per year. Swiss Valley is home to around 2,471 people, with a population density of about 243.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swiss Valley Population
2,471
Population density
243.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.48(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.45(-39%)
Other theft
3.24(-29%)
Burglary
2.83(+21%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,380
96.32%
Other White
21
0.85%
Pakistani
19
0.77%
Chinese
10
0.4%
Other Asian
8
0.32%
Total population: 2,471

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
705
33.13%
No qualifications
389
18.28%
Level 3 (A level)
355
16.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
293
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
174
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 2,128

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
680
61.82%
Owns with a mortgage
311
28.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
65
5.91%
Social rents from council
23
2.09%
Other forms of private rent
15
1.36%
Total households: 1,100

Property prices in Swiss Valley

Median price£223,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £260K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Swiss Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,950 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swiss Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£250,000£237
Detached24£248,000£251
Semi-Detached14£188,050£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swiss Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swiss Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158,500£119,250£114,000
2017£173,000£122,000£83,125
2018£165,000£126,000£79,000
2019£153,000£130,000£100,000
2020£161,500£128,000
2021£178,750£147,500£157,000
2022£229,500£156,000£125,000
2023£240,000£170,500£160,000
2024£258,500£182,498£150,000
2025£258,000£162,500£247,500
2026£258,000£200,550£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swiss Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swiss Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132£138£196
2017£152£147£83
2018£158£144£114
2019£179£164£66
2020£167£146
2021£188£171£175
2022£191£201£155
2023£250£178£178
2024£212£218£158
2025£230£188£241
2026£253£225£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swiss Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swiss Valley in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Swiss Valley ward.

Local councillors

Anthony Giles Morgan

Swiss Valley - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Swiss Valley

Is Swiss Valley safe?

Swiss Valley records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Swiss Valley?

The median sale price in Swiss Valley is £223,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Swiss Valley?

Swiss Valley scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Swiss Valley sits around rank 1,592 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 Swiss Valley?

The average household income in Swiss Valley is around £46,546 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Swiss Valley?

Swiss Valley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Anthony Giles Morgan (Independent).