Town Pop. 1,079

Living in Pontyates: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pontyates scores 47/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Broadband is where Pontyates most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the SA15 postcode district.

Against the wider SA15 district average of 55/100, that is 8 points below. Its broadband score runs 39 points above the SA15 district's 40/100. Safety (84) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
293.8 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 174 crimes
↑ 384% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 24 crimes
  2. 2 Maesglas 21 crimes
  3. 3 Ffynnon Y Waun 21 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³
85
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital45.8 mi
Weston General Hospital60.6 mi
Hereford County Hospital67.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust32.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity2,291 patients per GP

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

Broadband
79
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2%Retired26.4%Student4%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.4%
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
9
Kidwelly 4.5 mi
Pembrey and Burry Port 5.2 mi
Llanelli 6.3 mi
J49 M4 6.7 mi
J48 M4 7.2 mi
J48 M4 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pontyates 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

Pont Henri 41 0.7 mi away ⇄
Carway 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bancffosfelen 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Five Roads 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pontyberem 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mynyddygarreg 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Trimsaran 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Llannon (Carmarthenshire) 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kidwelly 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tumble 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Pwll 53 4.9 mi away ⇄
Burry Port 46 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pontyates a nice place to live?

Pontyates has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pontyates 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 Pontyates?

Pontyates is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 317 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Pontyates

SA15 55 ⇄

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