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Living in Bronllys: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bronllys comes out at 34/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 7 scored places in the LD3 postcode district. The LD3 district averages 46/100, putting Bronllys 12 points below its own postcode area. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: LD3 postcode district.

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Bronllys scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
251.9 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 61 crimes
↑ 366% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 364% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 535% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 52 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 16 crimes
  3. 3 Fosse Way 10 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.274 · PM2.5 4.455 · PM10 7.141 µg/m³
84
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital23 mi
Lydney & District Hospital35.5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital44.1 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryIP SERVICE0.7 mi
GP capacity1,419 patients per GP

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

Broadband
20
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
75.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.5%Student3.3%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.1%Skilled & technical45.2%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership67.8%
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
Cilmeri 13.3 mi
Builth Road 13.6 mi
Garth 14.9 mi
J4 M50 29.8 mi
J26 M4 29.9 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bronllys 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

Talgarth 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Three Cocks 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Llangors 56 4.6 mi away ⇄
Llanigon 54 5.2 mi away ⇄
Clyro 51 6.9 mi away ⇄
Hay-on-Wye 40 6.9 mi away ⇄
Brecon 53 7.3 mi away ⇄
Bwlch 49 8.1 mi away ⇄
Llangynidr 50 9.5 mi away ⇄
Crickhowell 51 11 mi away ⇄
Dorstone 43 11 mi away ⇄
Llangattock 50 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bronllys a nice place to live?

Bronllys has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bronllys is 34/100, 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 Bronllys?

Bronllys has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Bronllys

LD3 46 ⇄

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