Town Pop. 490

Living in Mynyddygarreg: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mynyddygarreg comes out at 43/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the SA17 postcode district.

Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (10), lifestyle (10) and healthcare (17). That puts Mynyddygarreg in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA17 postcode district.

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Mynyddygarreg scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
193.9 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 40 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 381% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 309% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ger-Y-Gwendraeth 11 crimes
  2. 2 Hillfield Villas 10 crimes
  3. 3 Llys Y Foryd 9 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 2.307 · PM2.5 4.029 · PM10 6.472 µg/m³
85
Green Space 25
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
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
17
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital46.3 mi
Weston General Hospital63.4 mi
Hereford County Hospital70.4 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust34.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMEDDYGFA MINAFON1.7 mi
GP capacity2,291 patients per GP

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

Broadband
21
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate49.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.2%Student4.2%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary27%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.8%
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Kidwelly 1.9 mi
Ferryside 4.1 mi
Pembrey and Burry Port 4.7 mi
J49 M4 9.2 mi
J48 M4 9.5 mi
J48 M4 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Mynyddygarreg 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

Kidwelly 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Carway 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Trimsaran 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pontyates 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pont Henri 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ferryside 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Five Roads 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pembrey 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Burry Port 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bancffosfelen 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pontyberem 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Llansteffan 54 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mynyddygarreg a nice place to live?

Mynyddygarreg has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mynyddygarreg is 43/100, 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 Mynyddygarreg?

Mynyddygarreg is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Mynyddygarreg

SA17 43 ⇄

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