Town Pop. 1,657

Living in Pembrey: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pembrey scores 47/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 66/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the SA16 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Pembrey sits 52 points above the SA16 district figure of 41/100. Below 30/100: transport (14), lifestyle (19) and healthcare (22). For the surrounding area, see SA16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
172.6 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 190 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Drugs 11 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ashburnham Road 29 crimes
  2. 2 Gwelfor 28 crimes
  3. 3 Llys-Y-Llyfrgell 14 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.476 · PM2.5 4.033 · PM10 6.217 µg/m³
85
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital41.8 mi
Weston General Hospital61.1 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital67.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust32.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMEDDYGFA TYWYN BACH1.3 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate47.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.3%Unemployed3.3%Retired32.5%Student3.9%Other inactive13%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary29.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership76.5%
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
14
Pembrey and Burry Port 1.2 mi
Kidwelly 3.7 mi
Llanelli 5 mi
J48 M4 9.2 mi
J48 M4 9.5 mi
J49 M4 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
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 £190,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£164k £202k £242k £280k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Burry Port 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Trimsaran 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kidwelly 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pwll 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Carway 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Mynyddygarreg 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Five Roads 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Pontyates 47 5.4 mi away ⇄
Llanelli 60 5.7 mi away ⇄
Pont Henri 41 5.9 mi away ⇄
Ferryside 47 6.7 mi away ⇄
Wernffrwd 45 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pembrey a nice place to live?

Pembrey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pembrey is 47/100, 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 Pembrey?

Pembrey has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 286 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pembrey?

The current median house price in Pembrey is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Pembrey

SA16 43 ⇄

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