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Living in Clydach (Monmouthshire): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clydach (Monmouthshire) scores 44/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Clydach (Monmouthshire) places 4th of 6 in the NP7 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the NP7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Its environment score runs 15 points above the NP7 district's 67/100. For the surrounding area, see NP7 postcode district.

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Clydach (Monmouthshire) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
95.2 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 21 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Quarry Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 A4077 5 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 3.835 · PM2.5 4.93 · PM10 7.698 µg/m³
81
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital24.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital25.3 mi
Southmead Hospital31.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust13.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBRYNMAWR MEDICAL2.5 mi
GP capacity1,193 patients per GP

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

Broadband
23
Full fibre (FTTP)78.1%
available across Monmouthshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
46%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed3.3%Retired23.2%Student3.6%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership78.2%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
61
Council tax Monmouthshire · 2025-26
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
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
10
Ebbw Vale Town 4.2 mi
Abergavenny 4.8 mi
Ebbw Vale Parkway 4.9 mi
J26 M4 15.3 mi
J25A M4 15.4 mi
J26 M4 15.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Clydach (Monmouthshire) 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

Waunllapria 42 0.6 mi away ⇄
Gilwern 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Brynmawr 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Govilon 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Nantyglo 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Blaenavon 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Llangattock 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blaina 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Crickhowell 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Llanfoist 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ebbw Vale 58 4.2 mi away ⇄
Abergavenny 59 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clydach (Monmouthshire) a nice place to live?

Clydach (Monmouthshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clydach (Monmouthshire) is 44/100, 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 Clydach (Monmouthshire)?

Clydach (Monmouthshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Clydach (Monmouthshire)

NP7 52 ⇄

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