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Living in Foelgastell: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Foelgastell scores 44/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the SA14 postcode district, Foelgastell scores lowest. It scores 7 points below the SA14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see SA14 postcode district.

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Foelgastell scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
479.6 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 97 crimes
↑ 598% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 675% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 600% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nant Y Dderwen 23 crimes
  2. 2 Y Glyn 18 crimes
  3. 3 Bro Eithin 14 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.228 · PM2.5 4.176 · PM10 6.62 µg/m³
84
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 2
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
25
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital49.6 mi
Weston General Hospital59.3 mi
Hereford County Hospital61.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust30.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMEDDYGFA'R TYMBL1.3 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.8%Student3%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary27.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership78.4%
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
13
Llandybie 4.6 mi
Ammanford 5 mi
Pantyffynnon 5.4 mi
J49 M4 5 mi
J48 M4 7 mi
J48 M4 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Foelgastell 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

Tumble 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Pontyberem 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cwmgwili 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Capel Hendre 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Saron (Llandybie) 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bancffosfelen 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Llannon (Carmarthenshire) 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Llandybie 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tycroes 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Penybanc 51 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Foelgastell a nice place to live?

Foelgastell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Foelgastell 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 Foelgastell?

Foelgastell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 200 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Foelgastell

SA14 51 ⇄

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