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Living in Pencader: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pencader comes out at 48/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 66/100 versus a median of 88/100.

On broadband specifically, Pencader sits 77 points above the SA39 district figure of 11/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (4) and transport (8). That puts Pencader in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SA39 postcode district.

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Pencader scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
182.3 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 65 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Maes Cader 33 crimes
  2. 2 Davies Street 14 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 10 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 1.9 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 6.1 µg/m³
85
Green Space 6
Parks None
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
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A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital63 mi
Hereford County Hospital66.3 mi
Weston General Hospital72.4 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust37.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMEDDYGFA TEIFI SURGERY3.3 mi
GP capacity1,519 patients per GP

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

Broadband
88
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.2%Student4.5%Other inactive13.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.6%Skilled & technical43.8%Routine & elementary29.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership68.4%
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
8
Carmarthen 10.4 mi
Llandeilo 14.3 mi
Ffairfach 14.6 mi
J49 M4 19.6 mi
J48 M4 21.5 mi
J48 M4 22.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Pencader 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

Llandysul 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pentre-cwrt 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Saron (Llangeler) 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Penrhiw-llan 47 6.0 mi away ⇄
Waungilwen 51 6.0 mi away ⇄
Llanybydder 45 6.9 mi away ⇄
Dre-fach 0 7.0 mi away ⇄
Peniel 45 7.5 mi away ⇄
Bronwydd 50 7.5 mi away ⇄
Newcastle Emlyn 37 8.9 mi away ⇄
Abergwili 46 9.2 mi away ⇄
Nantgaredig 39 9.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pencader a nice place to live?

Pencader has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pencader is 48/100, 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 Pencader?

Pencader has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Pencader

SA39 46 ⇄

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