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Living in Forden: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Forden is 53/100, built from 6 categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the SY21 postcode district, Forden ranks 3rd. Against the wider SY21 district average of 45/100, that is 8 points above. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY21 postcode district.

53
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Settlement area

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Forden scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SY21 0AA SY21 1BQ SY21 7AB SY21 8AA SY21 9AA SY21

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
144.3 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 25 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 585% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Holly View 10 crimes
  3. 3 Poplar Drive 7 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 2.892 · PM2.5 4.641 · PM10 7.723 µg/m³
82
Green Space 32
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital15.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital26.3 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital42 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust14.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWELSHPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE3.4 mi
GP capacity2,197 patients per GP

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

Broadband
74
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 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%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.7%Student2.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership73.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
62
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Welshpool 3.1 mi
Newtown 10.6 mi
Church Stretton 14.5 mi
J7 M54 24.8 mi
J7 M54 25.3 mi
J6 M54 26.9 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 Forden 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

Welshpool 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Berriew 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Montgomery 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gungrog 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Worthen 33 5.5 mi away ⇄
Churchstoke 46 5.7 mi away ⇄
Guilsfield 47 5.8 mi away ⇄
Abermule 52 6.8 mi away ⇄
Snailbeach 32 8.2 mi away ⇄
Arddleen 46 8.3 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Shropshire) 42 8.3 mi away ⇄
Minsterley 33 8.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Forden a nice place to live?

Forden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Forden is 53/100, 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 Forden?

Forden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Forden

SY21 45 ⇄

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