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Living in Llandybie: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llandybie scores 45/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the SA18 postcode district. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (13), healthcare (20) and transport (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: SA18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
90.8 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 101 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Llys Y Nant 22 crimes
  2. 2 Maes Piode 18 crimes
  3. 3 Caecoed 16 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 6.9 µg/m³
84
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital49.2 mi
Weston General Hospital55.5 mi
Hereford County Hospital57.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust28 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBRYNTEG SURGERY1.7 mi
GP capacity14,541 patients per GP

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

Broadband
18
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 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%Retired29.9%Student4.5%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership72.3%
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
26
Llandybie 0.1 mi
Ammanford 1.7 mi
Pantyffynnon 2.9 mi
J49 M4 5.8 mi
J48 M4 7.7 mi
J48 M4 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
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 £265,000 21
Detached £333,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£192k £247k £303k £358k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ammanford 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Penybanc 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Saron (Llandybie) 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tycroes 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Capel Hendre 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ffairfach 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Glanaman 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Garnant 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Cwmgwili 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Foelgastell 44 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llandybie a nice place to live?

Llandybie has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Llandybie is 45/100, 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 Llandybie?

Llandybie is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 210 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Llandybie?

The current median house price in Llandybie is £265,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £333,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llandybie

SA18 43 ⇄

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