Cost of Living in Llanelli
Wales
Town
Carmarthenshire, WalesPopulation: 49,000
Average House Price
£193.5k
-33% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,777
-1% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£917/mo
-24% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,145Band D / yr
Energy£149/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£37.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.96/ mo
House Prices in Llanelli
0.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£193,500
Detached£310,500
Semi-detached£184,500
Terraced£144,000
Flat / Apartment£112,500
House prices in Llanelli have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Llanelli
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,777
Mean£43,470
Median hourly rate£18.48/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,355
Upper quartile (75th)£51,135
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-0.7%
£262 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Llanelli
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Llanelli each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £917 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £179 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £149 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £37.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £173 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £259 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £141 |
| Estimated Total | £1,891 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Llanelli
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.96
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.33
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£173
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Llanelli
- What is the average house price in Llanelli?
- The average house price in Llanelli is £193,500, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £310,500, while flats and apartments average £112,500. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Llanelli?
- The median annual salary in Llanelli is £38,777, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £262 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,355 (lower quartile) to £51,135 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Llanelli?
- Average monthly rent in Llanelli is £917 per month. Rents have increased by +6.8% over the past year.
- Is Llanelli an affordable place to live?
- Llanelli is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 28% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £917, while the median annual salary is £38,777 (approximately £3,231 per month before tax).
- How does Llanelli compare to London?
- The average house price in Llanelli is £193,500, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Llanelli costs around 35% of London prices, making it £357,500 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £917 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Llanelli?
- House prices in Llanelli are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £193,500 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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