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Living in Abergwili: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abergwili scores 46/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Broadband is where Abergwili most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Abergwili is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 4/100 for lifestyle, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Abergwili sits 38 points above the SA31 district figure of 37/100. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA31 postcode district.

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Abergwili scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
150 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 11 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Dan Y Dderwen 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.9 µg/m³
83
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital54.2 mi
Weston General Hospital66.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital67.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust38.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWOMEN & CHILDRENS DIRECTO0.7 mi
GP capacity2,291 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
75
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed1.3%Retired29%Student3.9%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical41%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
62
Council tax Carmarthenshire · 2025-26
A £1,488
B £1,736
C £1,984
D £2,232
E £2,728
F £3,224
G £3,720
H £4,464
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Carmarthen 1.8 mi
Ferryside 8.1 mi
Kidwelly 9.4 mi
J49 M4 12.1 mi
J48 M4 13.7 mi
J48 M4 14.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Abergwili in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Peniel 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Carmarthen 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bronwydd 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Nantgaredig 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bancffosfelen 44 6.5 mi away ⇄
Pontyberem 46 7.3 mi away ⇄
Foelgastell 44 7.8 mi away ⇄
Pont Henri 41 7.8 mi away ⇄
Pontyates 47 7.9 mi away ⇄
Ferryside 47 8.1 mi away ⇄
Tumble 46 8.1 mi away ⇄
Mynyddygarreg 43 8.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abergwili a nice place to live?

Abergwili has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Abergwili is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abergwili?

Abergwili is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Abergwili

SA31 48 ⇄

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