Town Pop. 141

Living in Boncath: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Boncath is 46/100, built from 6 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Against the wider SA37 district average of 37/100, that is 9 points above.

Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Transport (3) and lifestyle (4) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Boncath in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA37 postcode district.

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Boncath scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
319.1 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 23 crimes
↑ 390% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 422% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 473% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 545% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Berllan Aur 18 crimes
  2. 2 Blaen Treweryll 11 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 10 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 1.7 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³
86
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
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 departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital68.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital81.2 mi
Weston General Hospital85.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust52.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCONTINENCE PRESCRIBING SE3.1 mi
GP capacity1,197 patients per GP

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

Broadband
17
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
28.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
28.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.4%Student4.1%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.7%Skilled & technical46.1%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership83%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
60
Council tax Pembrokeshire · 2025-26
A £1,373
B £1,602
C £1,831
D £2,060
E £2,518
F £2,976
G £3,433
H £4,120
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
3
Clunderwen 13 mi
Whitland 13.6 mi
Narberth 15.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Boncath 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

Cilgerran 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Abercych 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Crymych 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Llechryd 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cenarth 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Llangoedmor 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cardigan 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
St Dogmaels 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Penparc 40 5.8 mi away ⇄
Newcastle Emlyn 37 6.7 mi away ⇄
Blaenannerch 49 7.3 mi away ⇄
Parcllyn 41 8.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boncath a nice place to live?

Boncath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Boncath 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 Boncath?

Boncath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Boncath

SA37 37 ⇄

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