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Living in Four Crosses (Powys): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Four Crosses (Powys) is 49/100, built from 7 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 82/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the SY22 postcode district, Four Crosses (Powys) ranks 2nd. It scores 11 points above the SY22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. On broadband specifically, Four Crosses (Powys) sits 62 points above the SY22 district figure of 20/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY22 postcode district.

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Four Crosses (Powys) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
111.2 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 57 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Gwern-Y-Go Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
81
Green Space 53
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital11.9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital23.4 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital31.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryKnockin Medical Centre4.3 mi
GP capacity1,750 patients per GP

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

Broadband
82
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired27%Student3.6%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.2%
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
10
Welshpool 7.4 mi
Gobowen 9.5 mi
Chirk 12.1 mi
J7 M54 22.8 mi
J7 M54 23.3 mi
J6 M54 25 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £254,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£219k £254k £289k £323k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Llanymynech 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Arddleen 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pant 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Llanfechain 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Trefonen 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Guilsfield 47 5.3 mi away ⇄
Morda 55 5.8 mi away ⇄
West Felton 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Gungrog 55 6.4 mi away ⇄
Wilcott 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Oswestry 53 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Four Crosses (Powys) a nice place to live?

Four Crosses (Powys) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Four Crosses (Powys) is 49/100, 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 Four Crosses (Powys)?

Four Crosses (Powys) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Four Crosses (Powys)?

The current median house price in Four Crosses (Powys) is £254,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%.

Postcode districts in Four Crosses (Powys)

SY22 38 ⇄

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