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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
53
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
26.09(-29%)
Public order
5.22(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.22(-64%)
Vehicle crime
4.47(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.73(-54%)
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

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Tycroes area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tycroes 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 Tycroes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£311,500
Semi-Detached14£165,000
Terraced2£131,000

10 years median price trend in Tycroes

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

Data Sources

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