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Living in Arddleen: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Arddleen is 46/100, built from 6 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 62/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 16/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Arddleen places 5th of 9 in the SY22 postcode district. It scores 8 points above the SY22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. Safety (84) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see SY22 postcode district.

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Arddleen scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
113.2 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 19 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 286% above national average
Shoplifting 4 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gwern-Y-Go Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Malt Rise 7 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 5 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
82
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital12.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital24.3 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital33.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust8.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWELSHPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE5.2 mi
GP capacity1,846 patients per GP

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

Broadband
16
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
27.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
27.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.7%Student3.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
62
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Welshpool 5.5 mi
Gobowen 11.3 mi
Chirk 13.8 mi
J7 M54 23.4 mi
J7 M54 23.9 mi
J6 M54 25.6 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 Arddleen 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

Four Crosses (Powys) 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Llanymynech 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Guilsfield 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pant 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Gungrog 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Llanfechain 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
Welshpool 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Meifod 48 6.6 mi away ⇄
Trefonen 41 6.9 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Shropshire) 42 7.2 mi away ⇄
Llanfyllin 43 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Arddleen a nice place to live?

Arddleen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Arddleen is 46/100, 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 Arddleen?

Arddleen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 7,569 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Arddleen

SY22 38 ⇄

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