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About

Trimsaran is a community ward located in the Llanelli Rural area of Carmarthenshire. It lies near the Gwendraeth Valley, with its landscape characterised by former mining operations and reclaimed land. The area's history is closely tied to the local coal industry, which shaped its development for much of the 20th century. Residential areas are situated alongside green spaces that have regenerated over time.

The ward includes the village of Trimsaran itself, which serves as a residential hub with local services and community facilities. A notable local feature is the large Trimsaran Mountain, a prominent man-made hill created from colliery spoil, now covered in grass and used for walking. The area provides views towards the nearby coast and is traversed by roads connecting it to Kidwelly and Llanelli.

Area overview

On average Trimsaran has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Trimsaran is £39,701 per year. Trimsaran is home to around 2,500 people, with a population density of about 125.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Trimsaran Population
2,500
Population density
125.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.4(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
12(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
8(-39%)
Other theft
5.2(+14%)
Public order
4.8(-42%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,430
97.24%
Other White
17
0.68%
Indian
10
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.28%
Irish
7
0.28%
Total population: 2,499

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
521
25.79%
No qualifications
486
24.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
313
15.5%
Level 3 (A level)
304
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
187
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 2,020

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
482
45.47%
Owns with a mortgage
263
24.81%
Social rents from council
174
16.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
98
9.25%
Other forms of private rent
29
2.74%
Total households: 1,060

Property prices in Trimsaran

Median price£157,500
Price per sq ft£152
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £169K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 (about £152 per square foot) in Trimsaran area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Trimsaran over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£225,000£180
Terraced2£134,250£129
Semi-Detached12£131,750£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trimsaran

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trimsaran.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£79,250£84,000
2017£171,500£94,500£85,000
2018£186,125£95,250£120,000
2019£260,279£97,750£77,000
2020£131,250£115,000£93,500
2021£215,000£129,950£112,000
2022£399,500£134,000£119,750
2023£207,500£120,000£120,000
2024£290,000£111,250£144,975
2025£227,500£118,500£168,500
2026£210,000£151,250£100,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trimsaran.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trimsaran.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£87£100£80
2017£135£95£93
2018£140£99£155
2019£184£108£100
2020£107£120£79
2021£157£127£124
2022£215£142£124
2023£189£128£132
2024£193£144£143
2025£203£135£170
2026£177£157£118
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trimsaran.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Trimsaran ward.

Local councillors

Kim Broom

Trimsaran - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Frequently asked questions about Trimsaran

Is Trimsaran safe?

Trimsaran records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Trimsaran?

The median sale price in Trimsaran is £157,500 (about £152 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Trimsaran?

Trimsaran scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Trimsaran sits around rank 491 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 Trimsaran?

The average household income in Trimsaran is around £39,701 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Trimsaran?

Trimsaran is represented by 1 elected councillor: Kim Broom (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).