Town Pop. 1,506

Living in Newcastle Emlyn: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newcastle Emlyn comes out at 37/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. It scores 5 points below the SA38 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (5), healthcare (9) and lifestyle (14). For the surrounding area, see SA38 postcode district.

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Newcastle Emlyn scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
158.7 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 136 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Drugs 14 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heol Dewi 18 crimes
  2. 2 Teras Lloyd 18 crimes
  3. 3 College Street 16 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³
85
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital67.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital74.2 mi
Weston General Hospital80.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust45.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,549 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
10.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate46.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired35.2%Student3.3%Other inactive12.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical40.5%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership70.7%
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
5
Carmarthen 14.5 mi
Whitland 16.5 mi
Clunderwen 17.8 mi
J49 M4 26.5 mi
J48 M4 28.1 mi
J48 M4 28.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 72
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newcastle Emlyn 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

Cenarth 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Waungilwen 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Penrhiw-llan 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Abercych 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Saron (Llangeler) 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pentre-cwrt 50 5.0 mi away ⇄
Llandysul 45 6.3 mi away ⇄
Llechryd 36 6.4 mi away ⇄
Blaenannerch 49 6.6 mi away ⇄
Boncath 46 6.7 mi away ⇄
Tresaith 54 6.8 mi away ⇄
Cilgerran 46 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle Emlyn a nice place to live?

Newcastle Emlyn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newcastle Emlyn is 37/100, 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 Newcastle Emlyn?

Newcastle Emlyn has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 239 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Newcastle Emlyn

SA38 42 ⇄

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