Town Pop. 325

Living in Abermule: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abermule comes out at 52/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the SY15 postcode district. The SY15 district averages 34/100, putting Abermule 18 points above its own postcode area. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY15 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Abermule scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
246.2 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 41 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 545% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 307% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nanty Felin 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Dol Las 7 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.994 · PM2.5 4.476 · PM10 7.045 µg/m³
83
Green Space 35
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital21.5 mi
Princess Royal Hospital32.3 mi
Hereford County Hospital40.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust16.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCONTINENCE SERVICE3.6 mi
GP capacity1,905 patients per GP

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

Broadband
70
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.4%Student3.2%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical40.4%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.8%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
67
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Newtown 3.9 mi
Caersws 8.5 mi
Welshpool 8.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Abermule 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

Kerry 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Montgomery 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Berriew 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Newtown (Powys) 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tregynon 54 4.7 mi away ⇄
Forden 53 6.8 mi away ⇄
Churchstoke 46 7.0 mi away ⇄
Llanfair Caereinion 44 8.1 mi away ⇄
Caersws 49 8.2 mi away ⇄
Welshpool 49 9.0 mi away ⇄
Llandinam 55 9.3 mi away ⇄
Gungrog 55 9.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abermule a nice place to live?

Abermule is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Abermule is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abermule?

Abermule is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Abermule

SY15 34 ⇄

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