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Living in Cwmann: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cwmann comes out at 52/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

No other settlement in the SA48 postcode district scores higher. Cwmann leads all 5. Against the wider SA48 district average of 40/100, that is 12 points above. On broadband specifically, Cwmann sits 66 points above the SA48 district figure of 13/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA48 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Cwmann scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SA48 7AA SA48 8AA SA48 9BH SA48

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
126.9 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 24 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 Cae Coedmore 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 8 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 1.751 · PM2.5 3.984 · PM10 6.081 µg/m³
86
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
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
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A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital57.6 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital67.9 mi
North Devon District Hospital69.5 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust28.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCEREDIGION LHB0.8 mi
GP capacity1,414 patients per GP

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

Broadband
79
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired31%Student4.2%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical40.5%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership78.1%
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
3
Llanwrda 12.7 mi
Llangadog 13.4 mi
Llandovery 13.5 mi
J49 M4 24.7 mi
J48 M4 26.8 mi
J48 M4 27.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cwmann 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

Lampeter 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Llanybydder 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cribyn 51 4.9 mi away ⇄
Dre-fach 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ystrad Aeron 44 6.7 mi away ⇄
Tregaron 52 9.9 mi away ⇄
Pencader 48 11 mi away ⇄
Llandysul 45 11 mi away ⇄
Llanarth (Ceredigion) 40 12 mi away ⇄
Henfynyw 46 12 mi away ⇄
Aberaeron 45 13 mi away ⇄
Pentre-cwrt 50 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cwmann a nice place to live?

Cwmann is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cwmann is 52/100, 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 Cwmann?

Cwmann is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Cwmann

SA48 40 ⇄

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