Town Pop. 2,619

Living in Hendy and Fforest: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hendy and Fforest scores 55/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Broadband is where Hendy and Fforest most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Hendy and Fforest places 7th of 13 in the SA4 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Hendy and Fforest sits 58 points above the SA4 district figure of 39/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. That puts Hendy and Fforest in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 55 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Drugs 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pontardulais Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Clos Ty-Gwyn 11 crimes
  3. 3 Harleyford Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.336 · PM2.5 4.405 · PM10 7.077 µg/m³
82
Green Space 14
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital42.7 mi
Weston General Hospital53.7 mi
Hereford County Hospital61.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust25.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTALYBONT SURGERY0.6 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2%Retired25%Student3.7%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership79.7%
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
31
Pontarddulais 0.4 mi
Llangennech 2 mi
Bynea 3.6 mi
J48 M4 0.5 mi
J48 M4 0.7 mi
J49 M4 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £255,000 28
Detached £310,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£153k £241k £331k £419k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Pontarddulais 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Llangennech 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Grovesend 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Pontlliw 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bryn (Carmarthenshire) 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gorseinon 70 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tircoed 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cwmgwili 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Loughor 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Llannon (Carmarthenshire) 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Penllergaer 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Llanelli 60 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hendy and Fforest a nice place to live?

Hendy and Fforest is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hendy and Fforest is 55/100, 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 Hendy and Fforest?

Hendy and Fforest is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Hendy and Fforest?

The current median house price in Hendy and Fforest is £255,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £310,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Hendy and Fforest

SA4 57 ⇄

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