SA17 encompasses Kidwelly and surrounding areas in Carmarthenshire, Wales, with a trajectory score of 49.1 out of 100, placing it at the 44th percentile nationally. The district demonstrates modest price appreciation, with property values growing at 3.5% compound annual growth rate over the past five years, whilst rental income has expanded more substantially at 5.7% annually. Population growth remains subdued at 0.5% over the same period. The area is classified as latent-stage gentrification, suggesting limited structural transformation currently underway. These metrics indicate a market characterised by rental yield outpacing capital growth, with slower demographic expansion than national trends.
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- 1Property prices up 2.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Kidwelly · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.1 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
Kidwelly (SA17) common questions
Is Kidwelly up and coming?
Kidwelly (SA17) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 68% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Kidwelly safe?
Kidwelly has a safety score of 50/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Kidwelly?
The average property price in Kidwelly (SA17) is £175k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Kidwelly?
The median monthly rent in Kidwelly (SA17) is £662 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Kidwelly?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Burry Port (SA16), Carmarthen (SA31), Llanelli (SA14), Carmarthen (SA33), Carmarthen (SA32). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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