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Living in Corwen: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Corwen is 44/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the LL21 postcode district, Corwen scores lowest. On healthcare specifically, Corwen sits 31 points above the LL21 district figure of 22/100. Below 30/100: transport (11) and lifestyle (17). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL21 postcode district.

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Corwen scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
145.8 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 49 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 London Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Bro Hafryn 11 crimes
  3. 3 Cwr Y Gaer 8 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.3 µg/m³
83
Green Space 64
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital25.1 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital30.4 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital34 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust15.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
2 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,918 patients per GP

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

Broadband
21
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Denbighshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed3.2%Retired23.2%Student3.7%Other inactive13.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.1%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary36.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership54.8%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
63
Council tax Denbighshire · 2025-26
A £1,478
B £1,724
C £1,971
D £2,217
E £2,710
F £3,202
G £3,695
H £4,434
Energy Merseyside & North 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
11
Chirk 13.3 mi
Ruabon 13.9 mi
Gobowen 15.4 mi
J12 M53 27 mi
J12 M53 27.1 mi
J11 M53 27.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Corwen 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

Clawdd Poncen 49 0.7 mi away ⇄
Cynwyd 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Glyn Ceiriog 54 8.5 mi away ⇄
Llangollen 42 8.7 mi away ⇄
Ruthin 46 9.7 mi away ⇄
Y Bala 52 10 mi away ⇄
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 54 11 mi away ⇄
Trevor 54 12 mi away ⇄
Froncysyllte 46 12 mi away ⇄
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr 42 13 mi away ⇄
Gwynfryn 50 13 mi away ⇄
Bwlchgwyn 40 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Corwen a nice place to live?

Corwen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Corwen 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 Corwen?

Corwen has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Corwen

LL21 43 ⇄

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