Living in Llanelli: Liveability Score 60/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Our overall score for Llanelli is 60/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 78/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 23/100 against a town median of 88/100.
That is the highest score of the 7 places in the SA14 postcode district. It scores 9 points above the SA14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its healthcare score runs 22 points above the SA14 district's 56/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA14 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £157,500 | 246 |
| Detached | £282,500 | 44 |
| Semi-detached | £166,000 | 85 |
| Terraced | £135,000 | 113 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Llanelli a nice place to live?
Llanelli is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Llanelli is 60/100, 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 Llanelli?
Crime levels in Llanelli are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 5,843 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Llanelli?
The current median house price in Llanelli is £157,500, around 45% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £282,500, semi-detached £166,000, terraced £135,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 246 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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