Town Pop. 1,549

Living in Whitland: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whitland comes out at 47/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Whitland most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Against the wider SA34 district average of 41/100, that is 6 points above. Its healthcare score runs 34 points above the SA34 district's 15/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: SA34 postcode district.

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Whitland scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 61 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Llangan Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 B4328 11 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.442 · PM2.5 3.894 · PM10 6.322 µg/m³
85
Green Space 30
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital55.4 mi
Weston General Hospital77.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital82.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust47.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
2 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,197 patients per GP

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

Broadband
11
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired28%Student3.8%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership72.1%
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
11
Whitland 0.2 mi
Narberth 5.2 mi
Clunderwen 5.4 mi
J49 M4 23.9 mi
J48 M4 24.4 mi
J48 M4 25 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Whitland 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

Tavernspite 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pwll-trap 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
St Clears 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Clunderwen 47 5.3 mi away ⇄
Ludchurch 52 5.3 mi away ⇄
Pendine 49 5.7 mi away ⇄
Narberth 52 5.8 mi away ⇄
Llandissilio 48 5.8 mi away ⇄
Meidrim 46 6.2 mi away ⇄
Templeton 43 6.8 mi away ⇄
Pleasant Valley 47 7.1 mi away ⇄
Laugharne 46 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitland a nice place to live?

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

Whitland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Whitland

SA34 41 ⇄

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