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About

Tycroes is a ward located in the Carmarthenshire county of Wales, situated just north of the larger town of Ammanford. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates and older properties set within a landscape of green fields and gentle hills. Its community is served by local amenities including a primary school, shops, and places of worship, forming a settled residential area on the outskirts of the Amman Valley.

The ward is traversed by the River Amman, a consistent feature shaping the local geography. A notable local landmark is the Ffos Las racecourse, one of Britain's newest horse racing venues, which hosts regular fixtures. The surrounding land is used for agriculture, contributing to the area's character. Road connections provide direct links to Ammanford and the wider road network, supporting commuting patterns within the region.

Area overview

On average Tycroes has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tycroes is £49,284 per year. Tycroes is home to around 2,683 people, with a population density of about 158.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tycroes Population
2,683
Population density
158.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.44(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.08(-46%)
Public order
5.22(-36%)
Drugs
4.85(+87%)
Other theft
4.47(-2%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,556
95.27%
Other White
40
1.49%
Other
23
0.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.41%
Indian
10
0.37%
Total population: 2,683

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
711
31.67%
Level 3 (A level)
408
18.17%
No qualifications
367
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
350
15.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
198
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 2,245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
534
45.56%
Owns with a mortgage
390
33.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
119
10.15%
Social rents from council
84
7.17%
Other forms of private rent
34
2.9%
Total households: 1,172

Property prices in Tycroes

Median price£205,250
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £251K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £205,250 (about £225 per square foot) in Tycroes area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tycroes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£353,000£293
Semi-Detached21£175,000£199
Terraced1£140,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tycroes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tycroes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,250£91,500£98,000
2017£160,000£118,000£115,000
2018£230,000£123,500£102,500
2019£219,500£118,000£96,000
2020£155,000£117,750£104,000
2021£295,000£135,000£118,000
2022£325,000£146,250£160,000
2023£259,250£148,998£131,000
2024£255,000£165,000£159,000
2025£340,000£172,500£131,000
2026£366,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tycroes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tycroes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£108£98
2017£144£111£150
2018£136£124£106
2019£152£127£157
2020£160£141£132
2021£207£157£157
2022£233£175£220
2023£235£159£228
2024£236£164£189
2025£213£202£216
2026£320£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tycroes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Tycroes

Is Tycroes safe?

Tycroes records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Tycroes?

The median sale price in Tycroes is £205,250 (about £225 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Tycroes?

Tycroes scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Tycroes sits around rank 1,379 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 Tycroes?

The average household income in Tycroes is around £49,284 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Tycroes?

Tycroes is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tina Marie Higgins (Labour Party).

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.