Side-by-side comparison of SA12 Port talbot and SA31 Carmarthen covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SA12 is the more affordable option at £160,000 median vs £210,000 in SA31. SA31 has lower recorded crime (3,029 vs 3,199 offences over 13 months). SA12 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SA12 Port talbot | SA31 Carmarthen |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £160,000 | £210,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | — | — |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,199 | 3,029 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 66.0 | 48.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 87.0 | 85.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 72.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.