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Living in Meidrim: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Meidrim is 46/100, built from 6 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Meidrim places 5th of 8 in the SA33 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from lifestyle (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider SA33 district average of 41/100, that is 5 points above. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA33 postcode district.

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Meidrim scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
434.8 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 31 crimes
↑ 574% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 835% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 997% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 27 crimes
  2. 2 Banc-Y-Llan 8 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.113 · PM2.5 3.875 · PM10 6.109 µg/m³
86
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital56.2 mi
Weston General Hospital74.6 mi
Hereford County Hospital76.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust45.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCOACH & HORSES SURGERY2.9 mi
GP capacity1,197 patients per GP

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

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.5%Student4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical47.5%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership84.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
57
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Whitland 6.4 mi
Carmarthen 7.6 mi
Ferryside 8 mi
J49 M4 19.6 mi
J48 M4 20.5 mi
J48 M4 21.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Meidrim in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

St Clears 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pwll-trap 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Whitland 47 6.2 mi away ⇄
Laugharne 46 6.3 mi away ⇄
Llansteffan 54 7.2 mi away ⇄
Carmarthen 50 7.3 mi away ⇄
Bronwydd 50 8.1 mi away ⇄
Ferryside 47 8.1 mi away ⇄
Pendine 49 8.6 mi away ⇄
Tavernspite 46 8.7 mi away ⇄
Abergwili 46 9.1 mi away ⇄
Peniel 45 9.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Meidrim a nice place to live?

Meidrim has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Meidrim is 46/100, 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 Meidrim?

Meidrim is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Meidrim

SA33 41 ⇄

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