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Living in Clyro: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clyro comes out at 51/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 62/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Clyro places 3rd of 6 in the HR3 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (95) from lifestyle (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The HR3 district averages 32/100, putting Clyro 19 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: HR3 postcode district.

51
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Settlement area

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Clyro scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
199.3 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 30 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 23 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.235 · PM2.5 4.564 · PM10 7.689 µg/m³
83
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
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 departmentsHereford County Hospital18.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital35.8 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital41.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHAYGARTH MEDICAL CENTRE7 mi
GP capacity1,411 patients per GP

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

Broadband
60
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed0.9%Retired30.8%Student3%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.3%Skilled & technical46.6%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77.2%
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 West Midlands 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
4
Builth Road 13.1 mi
Cilmeri 13.8 mi
Llandrindod 14.5 mi
J4 M50 27.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Clyro 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

Hay-on-Wye 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Llanigon 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Three Cocks 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Dorstone 43 6.5 mi away ⇄
Bronllys 34 6.9 mi away ⇄
Eardisley 40 7.1 mi away ⇄
Talgarth 45 7.1 mi away ⇄
Peterchurch 41 8.7 mi away ⇄
Kington 43 9.6 mi away ⇄
Lyonshall 46 11 mi away ⇄
Llangors 56 11 mi away ⇄
Llanelwedd 40 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clyro a nice place to live?

Clyro is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Clyro is 51/100, 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 Clyro?

Clyro is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Clyro

HR3 32 ⇄

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