Town Pop. 1,133

Living in Bow Street: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bow Street is 54/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the SY24 postcode district scores higher. Bow Street leads all 4.

The SY24 district averages 46/100, putting Bow Street 8 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Bow Street sits 50 points above the SY24 district figure of 31/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
154.5 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 79 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 18 crimes
  2. 2 Maes Afallen 13 crimes
  3. 3 Foel Goch 11 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 1.8 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 6.1 µg/m³
86
Green Space 30
Parks Adequate 2
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
36
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital54.4 mi
Hereford County Hospital62 mi
Princess Royal Hospital65.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust30.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMEDDYGFA PADARN SURGERY2.7 mi
GP capacity1,663 patients per GP

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

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.3%Student4.1%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.4%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72%
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
22
Bow Street 0.4 mi
Aberystwyth 3.2 mi
Borth 3.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£227k £233k £240k £247k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Llandre 52 1.1 mi away ⇄
Penrhyn-coch 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Llangorwen 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Borth 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Llanbadarn Fawr 63 2.9 mi away ⇄
Aberystwyth 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Capel Bangor 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Llanilar 46 6.1 mi away ⇄
Aberdovey 45 7.0 mi away ⇄
Tywyn 51 10 mi away ⇄
Llanrhystud 51 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bow Street a nice place to live?

Bow Street is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bow Street is 54/100, 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 Bow Street?

Bow Street is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 175 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Bow Street?

The current median house price in Bow Street is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Bow Street

SY24 46 ⇄

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