Town Pop. 1,003

Living in Aberporth: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aberporth comes out at 45/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the SA43 postcode district.

Transport (9) and lifestyle (13) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Aberporth in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA43 postcode district.

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Aberporth scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
122.6 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 74 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Anwylfan 31 crimes
  2. 2 Brynglas 18 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 13 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 1.7 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.2 µg/m³
86
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital74.7 mi
Hereford County Hospital78 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital83.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust48.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryASHLEIGH SURGERY5.7 mi
GP capacity1,446 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)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate47.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired36.9%Student3%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary26.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership72.2%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
55
Council tax Ceredigion · 2025-26
A £1,531
B £1,786
C £2,041
D £2,296
E £2,806
F £3,316
G £3,827
H £4,592
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

No nearby stations or motorway junctions found.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aberporth 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

Parcllyn 41 0.7 mi away ⇄
Blaenannerch 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Tresaith 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Penparc 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Llangoedmor 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Llechryd 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Cardigan 45 5.6 mi away ⇄
Cenarth 37 5.9 mi away ⇄
Cilgerran 46 6.5 mi away ⇄
Abercych 38 6.6 mi away ⇄
St Dogmaels 46 6.7 mi away ⇄
Newcastle Emlyn 37 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aberporth a nice place to live?

Aberporth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aberporth is 45/100, 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 Aberporth?

Aberporth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Aberporth

SA43 41 ⇄

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