Town Pop. 350

Living in Coelbren: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Coelbren is 42/100, built from 6 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the SA10 postcode district.

On bills specifically, Coelbren sits 9 points above the SA10 district figure of 48/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (4) and lifestyle (6). Wider context for the surrounding area: SA10 postcode district.

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Coelbren scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
408.6 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 64 crimes
↑ 449% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 866% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 960% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 361% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cribarth 32 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 20 crimes
  3. 3 Brynawelon 15 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 2.595 · PM2.5 4.431 · PM10 7.021 µg/m³
83
Green Space 49
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
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
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A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital43.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital44.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital48.5 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust19.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryDULAIS VALLEY PRIM CARE CENTRE3.5 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
76.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired30%Student3%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.2%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.6%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
57
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Treherbert 10.2 mi
Neath 10.6 mi
Ynyswen 10.9 mi
J43 M4 12.2 mi
J44 M4 12.5 mi
J43 M4 12.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Coelbren 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

Onllwyn 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Dyffryn Cellwen 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Abercrave 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Seven Sisters 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ystradgynlais 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Glyn-neath 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cwmgwrach 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Pontneddfechan 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ystalyfera 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Creunant 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Cwm-twrch Uchaf 46 5.6 mi away ⇄
Resolven 44 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coelbren a nice place to live?

Coelbren has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coelbren is 42/100, 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 Coelbren?

Coelbren has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 143 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Coelbren

SA10 45 ⇄

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