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Living in Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn is 54/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the SA18 postcode district scores higher. Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn leads all 11.

It scores 11 points above the SA18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On broadband specifically, Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn sits 74 points above the SA18 district figure of 25/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA18 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
188.7 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 31 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stryd Y Bont 12 crimes
  2. 2 Pantyblodau Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Llys Y Bugail 6 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.073 · PM2.5 4.388 · PM10 6.931 µg/m³
83
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital49.1 mi
Weston General Hospital56.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital58.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust27.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMEDDYGFA PENYGROES1.1 mi
GP capacity14,571 patients per GP

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

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired25.9%Student3.1%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.2%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary34.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
57
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
10
Ammanford 1.5 mi
Llandybie 1.5 mi
Pantyffynnon 2.2 mi
J49 M4 4.4 mi
J48 M4 6.4 mi
J48 M4 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn 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

Saron (Llandybie) 51 0.9 mi away ⇄
Penybanc 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Llandybie 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Capel Hendre 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tycroes 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ammanford 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cwmgwili 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Foelgastell 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tumble 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Glanaman 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ffairfach 43 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn a nice place to live?

Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn?

Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn

SA18 43 ⇄

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