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Living in Kilgetty: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kilgetty scores 44/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 12/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Kilgetty places 4th of 5 in the SA68 postcode district. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (7), lifestyle (22) and transport (23) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA68 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
103.3 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 50 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rock Park 13 crimes
  2. 2 Broom Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Park Avenue 8 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 2.623 · PM2.5 3.898 · PM10 6.35 µg/m³
85
Green Space 53
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital52.5 mi
Weston General Hospital79.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital84.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust44.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgerySAUNDERSFOOT MEDICAL CENTRE1.6 mi
GP capacity1,491 patients per GP

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

Broadband
12
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate48%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48%Unemployed1.7%Retired35.4%Student2.8%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.5%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary31.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership77.1%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
66
Council tax Pembrokeshire · 2025-26
A £1,373
B £1,602
C £1,831
D £2,060
E £2,518
F £2,976
G £3,433
H £4,120
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
23
Kilgetty 0.1 mi
Saundersfoot 0.8 mi
Tenby 4.2 mi
J49 M4 27.9 mi
J48 M4 27.9 mi
J48 M4 28.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£223k £241k £259k £277k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Begelly 44 0.6 mi away ⇄
Broom (Pembrokeshire) 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wooden 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pleasant Valley 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Saundersfoot 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Broadmoor 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ludchurch 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Templeton 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
New Hedges and Twy Cross 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tenby 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tavernspite 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (Pembrokeshire) 53 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kilgetty a nice place to live?

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

Kilgetty is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 111 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Kilgetty?

The current median house price in Kilgetty is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Kilgetty

SA68 42 ⇄

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