Town Pop. 153

Living in Blaenannerch: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blaenannerch is 49/100, built from 6 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 34/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the SA43 postcode district, Blaenannerch ranks 2nd.

It scores 8 points above the SA43 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Transport (9) and lifestyle (10) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see SA43 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Blaenannerch scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
268 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 24 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 381% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 880% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clos Y Fferm 5 crimes
  2. 2 Brynheulwen 4 crimes
  3. 3 Ffordd Tresaith 4 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 1.8 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³
85
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital73.7 mi
Hereford County Hospital78.6 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital84.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust48.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryASHLEIGH SURGERY4.7 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
83.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate46.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.9%Unemployed1.2%Retired40.1%Student3.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.4%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership84.6%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
60
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
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blaenannerch 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 1.2 mi away ⇄
Aberporth 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Tresaith 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Penparc 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Llechryd 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Llangoedmor 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cardigan 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cenarth 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Cilgerran 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Abercych 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
St Dogmaels 46 5.6 mi away ⇄
Newcastle Emlyn 37 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blaenannerch a nice place to live?

Blaenannerch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blaenannerch is 49/100, 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 Blaenannerch?

Blaenannerch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Blaenannerch

SA43 41 ⇄

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