Work, Life ,Balance
Wherever you are in life, Carmarthenshire has something to offer and is the perfect place to live, work and play. With its vibrant towns and lush landscapes , why not have the best of both worlds and work for us.
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Lowest Crime Area
In September 2023 Dyfed Powys Police reported the lowest Crime rates in Wales.
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Excellent Schools
We maintain 1 nursery school, 94 primary schools, 12 secondary schools and 1 special school in Carmarthenshire. They provide education for over 27,000 pupils.
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Beaches
From Amroth in the west to Llanelli in the east, the Carmarthenshire coastline stretches for 67 miles.
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Universities & Colleges
Carmarthenshire is the home of University of Wales Trinity Saint David and a further education college, Coleg Sir Gâr.
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House Prices
£194,000 is the average house price for the county.
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Historic Places
If history is your thing then Carmarthenshire’ has many ancient castles and historic houses to explore, each with their own rich repertoire of stories to share.
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Golf Courses
Fancy a game of golf? We have 7 golf courses across the County.
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The Outdoors
With an abundance of Gardens & Green spaces in the County, it’s no wonder that Carmarthenshire is called The Garden of Wales.
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Hospitals
We have two general hospitals located in Carmarthen and Llanelli as well as 2 community hospitals in Amman Valley and Llandovery.
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Places to eat
If you consider yourself a foodie then you’ll be thrilled with the choice in Carmarthenshire, food presented with passion, prepared with care.
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Culture
Home to theatres and cinemas, galleries and museums. You will find a thriving culture.
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Great place to be
We are proud to be able to report 90% visitor satisfaction in the County.