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Living in Cynwyd: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cynwyd scores 55/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Broadband is where Cynwyd most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100.

No other settlement in the LL21 postcode district scores higher. Cynwyd leads all 3. Cynwyd is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for transport, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The LL21 district averages 43/100, putting Cynwyd 12 points above its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL21 postcode district.

55
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Settlement area

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Cynwyd scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
103.6 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 27 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bro Dinam 11 crimes
  2. 2 The Square 9 crimes
  3. 3 Llandrillo Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 1.882 · PM2.5 4.545 · PM10 7.013 µg/m³
84
Green Space 74
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital27 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital30.6 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital35.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust16.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCORWEN HEALTH CENTRE2 mi
GP capacity1,918 patients per GP

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

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Denbighshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.8%Student3.2%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.1%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary29.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership70.9%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
57
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
3
Chirk 14.3 mi
Ruabon 15.3 mi
Gobowen 16.1 mi
J12 M53 28.9 mi
J12 M53 29 mi
J11 M53 29.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Cynwyd 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

Corwen 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Clawdd Poncen 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Y Bala 52 8.7 mi away ⇄
Glyn Ceiriog 54 9.3 mi away ⇄
Llangollen 42 9.9 mi away ⇄
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 54 10 mi away ⇄
Ruthin 46 11 mi away ⇄
Trevor 54 13 mi away ⇄
Froncysyllte 46 13 mi away ⇄
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr 42 14 mi away ⇄
Gwynfryn 50 15 mi away ⇄
Llanfyllin 43 15 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cynwyd a nice place to live?

Cynwyd is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cynwyd is 55/100, 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 Cynwyd?

Cynwyd is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Cynwyd

LL21 43 ⇄

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