Living in Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes: Liveability Score 46/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes comes out at 46/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes places 5th of 7 in the SA14 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the SA14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100.
Safety (81) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (11), lifestyle (16) and healthcare (27). That puts Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA14 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £215,000 | 57 |
| Detached | £260,000 | 21 |
| Semi-detached | £201,000 | 26 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes a nice place to live?
Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes is 46/100, 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 Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes?
Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 725 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes?
The current median house price in Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes is £215,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £260,000, semi-detached £201,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 57 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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