Laugharne is the most literary village in Wales — the home of Dylan Thomas, who lived in the famous Boathouse overlooking the Taf estuary for the last four years of his life and is buried in the churchyard of St Martin's Church. The town is widely believed to be the model for Llareggub in Under Milk Wood.
The Boathouse is now a museum, preserved almost unchanged from Thomas's time. His writing shed — a painted wooden garage where he wrote Under Milk Wood — is preserved exactly as he left it. The ruined Laugharne Castle overlooks the tidal Taf estuary; the Dylan Thomas Birthday Walk takes pilgrims through the landscape he described with such love and precision.
Housing & Property Prices
HM Land RegistryAverage Price
£198,000
All property types
Detached
£288,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£176,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£142,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£105,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+2.8%
vs previous year
Schools & Ofsted Ratings
OfstedOutstanding
1
schools
Good
2
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
- Outstanding
Crime Statistics
Police.ukCrime Rate
14
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Broadband & Connectivity
OfcomAverage Download
34 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
68%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
16%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
7%
premises
Health & NHS Access
NHS DigitalNearest GP Surgery
Laugharne Surgery
0.3 miles away
NHS Trust
Hywel Dda University Health Board
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Glangwili General Hospital Carmarthen
12.4 miles
Environment & Green Space
DEFRA / ONSAir Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
72%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
Transport & Connectivity
DfT / National RailNearest Station
Ferryside Railway Station
8.4 miles
To London
3h 30m (via Carmarthen)
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A40
8.4 miles
Nearest Airport
Cardiff Airport
68 miles
Laugharne at a Glance — Area Scorecard
TownData.co.ukOverall
8.6
Excellent
Family Life
8.0
Very Good
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
4.0
Poor
Nightlife
3.0
Poor
Value for Money
9.0
Excellent
Safety
9.0
Excellent
Green Space
9.0
Excellent
Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.
Who is Laugharne Good For?
TownData.co.ukFamilies
✅ Great for families
Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
Students
❌ Limited student life
Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
First-Time Buyers
✅ Affordable area
Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
Things to Do & Local Attractions
VisitBritain- Dylan Thomas BoathouseDylan Thomas's home from 1949-53, preserved almost unchanged — his writing shed above the estuary is exactly as he left it. One of the most moving literary heritage sites in Britain.
- St Martin's Church & Thomas GraveDylan Thomas is buried under a simple white cross in this beautiful churchyard above the estuary — one of the most visited literary graves in Wales.
- Laugharne CastleA medieval castle on a wooded promontory above the Taf Estuary — a beautiful and atmospheric ruin with exceptional estuary views, beloved by Dylan Thomas.
- Taf Estuary & SaltmarshesThe wide tidal estuary and saltmarshes inspired Under Milk Wood — the Dylan Thomas Birthday Walk follows the estuary shore through the landscape he described.
- Pendine Sands8 miles west, Pendine's 7-mile beach of hard flat sand was used by Malcolm Campbell for land speed record attempts in the 1920s. A magnificent and largely empty beach.
Nearby Towns & Villages
ONS / Ordnance SurveyWeather & Climate
Met OfficeJan
5°C
Feb
5°C
Mar
8°C
Apr
10°C
May
13°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
18°C
Aug
18°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
11°C
Nov
7°C
Dec
5°C
Annual Rainfall
1020mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1620 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 19°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 3°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laugharne a nice place to live?
Laugharne is a settlement in Carmarthenshire. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £198,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Laugharne?
The average house price in Laugharne is £198,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Laugharne safe to live in?
Laugharne's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Laugharne?
100% of schools in Laugharne are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Laugharne?
Average broadband download speeds in Laugharne are 34 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.
Data sourced from official UK government datasets. All figures are for informational purposes only. TownData.co.uk is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government body.