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Living in Cosheston: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cosheston scores 47/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (8) and transport (12). That puts Cosheston in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA72 postcode district.

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Cosheston scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
216.9 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 39 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 299% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Flemish Court 8 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Park View 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.964 · PM2.5 3.926 · PM10 6.364 µg/m³
85
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
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
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A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital55.1 mi
Bodmin Hospital85 mi
Weston General Hospital86.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust47.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryARGYLE MEDICAL GROUP2.1 mi
GP capacity1,491 patients per GP

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

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired36.1%Student2.1%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.2%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
66
Council tax Pembrokeshire · 2025-26
A £1,373
B £1,602
C £1,831
D £2,060
E £2,518
F £2,976
G £3,433
H £4,120
Energy South 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
12
Pembroke 1.8 mi
Pembroke Dock 2.1 mi
Lamphey 2.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Cosheston 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

Pembroke 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lamphey 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pembroke Dock 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Neyland 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hill Mountain 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sageston 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (Pembrokeshire) 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hundleton 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Freshwater East 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Llangwm 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rosemarket 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Jameston 55 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosheston a nice place to live?

Cosheston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cosheston is 47/100, 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 Cosheston?

Cosheston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Cosheston

SA72 47 ⇄

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