Town Pop. 646

Living in Abercrave: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Abercrave is 36/100, built from 7 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the SA9 postcode district.

The SA9 district averages 43/100, putting Abercrave 7 points below its own postcode area. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (8), lifestyle (8) and transport (11) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see SA9 postcode district.

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Abercrave scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
396.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 138 crimes
↑ 541% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 765% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 609% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Min-Y-Rhos 35 crimes
  2. 2 Cribarth 32 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 20 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 2.799 · PM2.5 4.461 · PM10 6.901 µg/m³
83
Green Space 51
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital45.5 mi
Hereford County Hospital45.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital50 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust20.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryKALEIDOSCOPE THE MANSE2.5 mi
GP capacity1,419 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.8%Student3.4%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary28.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
57
Council tax Powys · 2025-26
A £1,489
B £1,738
C £1,986
D £2,234
E £2,730
F £3,227
G £3,723
H £4,468
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Neath 10.4 mi
Skewen 11.2 mi
Treherbert 11.8 mi
J43 M4 11.7 mi
J44 M4 11.8 mi
J44 M4 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Abercrave in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Coelbren 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ystradgynlais 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Onllwyn 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Seven Sisters 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Dyffryn Cellwen 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ystalyfera 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cwm-twrch Uchaf 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Creunant 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Glyn-neath 40 5.4 mi away ⇄
Cwmgwrach 45 5.6 mi away ⇄
Pontneddfechan 39 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abercrave a nice place to live?

Abercrave has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Abercrave is 36/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abercrave?

Abercrave has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 256 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Abercrave

SA9 43 ⇄

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