Town Pop. 178

Living in Cenarth: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cenarth scores 37/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. It scores 5 points below the SA38 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100.

That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Transport (4), healthcare (9) and lifestyle (13) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA38 postcode district.

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Cenarth scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
1,320.2 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 138 crimes
↑ 2228% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 2049% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 455% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 1023% above national average
Drugs 11 crimes
↑ 1773% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brogorwel 21 crimes
  2. 2 Heol Dewi 18 crimes
  3. 3 College Street 16 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 1.804 · PM2.5 3.869 · PM10 6.302 µg/m³
86
Green Space 27
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital68.8 mi
Hereford County Hospital77.4 mi
Weston General Hospital83.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust48.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMEDDYGFA EMLYN2.6 mi
GP capacity1,549 patients per GP

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

Broadband
9
Full fibre (FTTP)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate49.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.7%Student3.6%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical43%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73.2%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
55
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Whitland 16.3 mi
Carmarthen 16.5 mi
Clunderwen 16.7 mi
J49 M4 28.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
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 Cenarth 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

Abercych 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Newcastle Emlyn 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Llechryd 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Boncath 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cilgerran 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Llangoedmor 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Blaenannerch 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Penparc 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Waungilwen 51 5.6 mi away ⇄
Aberporth 45 5.9 mi away ⇄
Tresaith 54 5.9 mi away ⇄
Cardigan 45 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cenarth a nice place to live?

Cenarth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cenarth is 37/100, 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 Cenarth?

Cenarth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Cenarth

SA38 42 ⇄

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