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Living in Kidwelly: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kidwelly scores 44/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 62/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the SA16 postcode district. Safety (86) also clears 80/100. Transport (14), lifestyle (14) and healthcare (28) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA16 postcode district.

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Kidwelly scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
124.8 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 151 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 41 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Llys Gwenllian 18 crimes
  3. 3 Lady Street 11 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 6.2 µg/m³
86
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital43.7 mi
Weston General Hospital63.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital70.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust34.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity2,291 patients per GP

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

Broadband
17
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
28.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
28.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired31.8%Student4.3%Other inactive12.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.1%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary28%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership77.2%
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
14
Kidwelly 0.8 mi
Pembrey and Burry Port 3.8 mi
Ferryside 4 mi
J48 M4 10.4 mi
J49 M4 10.5 mi
J48 M4 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £167,500 16
Terraced £154,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£146k £210k £277k £341k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Mynyddygarreg 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Trimsaran 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pembrey 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Carway 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Burry Port 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ferryside 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pontyates 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Llansteffan 54 4.8 mi away ⇄
Five Roads 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Pont Henri 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Pwll 53 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bancffosfelen 44 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kidwelly a nice place to live?

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

Kidwelly is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 296 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Kidwelly?

The current median house price in Kidwelly is £167,500, around 41% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £154,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 18%.

Postcode districts in Kidwelly

SA16 43 ⇄
SA17 43 ⇄

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