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Living in Peniel: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Peniel is 45/100, built from 7 categories. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (95) from lifestyle (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns.

The SA32 district averages 39/100, putting Peniel 6 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 62 points above the SA32 district's 10/100. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA32 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Peniel scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
140.6 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 27 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 11 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Dan Y Dderwen 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.8 µg/m³
84
Green Space 6
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
7
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital55.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital67.7 mi
Weston General Hospital68.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust39.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWOMEN & CHILDRENS DIRECTO1.8 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed1.3%Retired29%Student3.9%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical41%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.3%
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
7
Carmarthen 3.1 mi
Ferryside 9.6 mi
Kidwelly 11.2 mi
J49 M4 13.6 mi
J48 M4 15.2 mi
J48 M4 15.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Peniel 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

Bronwydd 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Abergwili 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Carmarthen 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Nantgaredig 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Pencader 48 7.5 mi away ⇄
Bancffosfelen 44 8.2 mi away ⇄
Pontyberem 46 9.0 mi away ⇄
Foelgastell 44 9.0 mi away ⇄
Meidrim 46 9.1 mi away ⇄
Saron (Llangeler) 54 9.3 mi away ⇄
Pentre-cwrt 50 9.5 mi away ⇄
Tumble 46 9.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Peniel a nice place to live?

Peniel has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Peniel is 45/100, 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 Peniel?

Peniel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Peniel

SA32 39 ⇄

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