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Living in Bancffosfelen: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bancffosfelen comes out at 44/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the SA15 postcode district, Bancffosfelen ranks 7th. The SA15 district averages 55/100, putting Bancffosfelen 11 points below its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (87). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA15 postcode district.

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Bancffosfelen scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
202.8 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 36 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ffordd Aneurin 15 crimes
  2. 2 Bro Mebyd 8 crimes
  3. 3 Brandyway 7 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 2.514 · PM2.5 4.086 · PM10 6.618 µg/m³
85
Green Space 23
Parks Some 1
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
30
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital48.1 mi
Weston General Hospital61.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital66 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust32.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCOALBROOK SURGERY1.2 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.8%Student4.2%Other inactive14.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.7%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary39.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.4%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership64.3%
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
17
Kidwelly 6.5 mi
Carmarthen 6.7 mi
Pembrey and Burry Port 7.5 mi
J49 M4 6.2 mi
J48 M4 7.3 mi
J48 M4 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Bancffosfelen 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

Pontyberem 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Pont Henri 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Pontyates 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tumble 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Carway 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Llannon (Carmarthenshire) 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Foelgastell 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Five Roads 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Mynyddygarreg 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Trimsaran 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cwmgwili 0 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bancffosfelen a nice place to live?

Bancffosfelen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bancffosfelen is 44/100, 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 Bancffosfelen?

Bancffosfelen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Bancffosfelen

SA15 55 ⇄

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