Town Pop. 692

Living in Guilsfield: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Guilsfield is 47/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the SY21 postcode district, Guilsfield ranks 5th. Guilsfield is a place of extremes: 97/100 for broadband against 5/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Guilsfield sits 80 points above the SY21 district figure of 17/100. For the surrounding area, see SY21 postcode district.

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Guilsfield scores 47 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
92
125.7 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 44 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trelydan Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 Smithy Meadow 12 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8 µg/m³
82
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital14.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital26.6 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital36.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust11.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWELSHPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE2.4 mi
GP capacity1,939 patients per GP

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

Broadband
97
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.9%Student3%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.8%Skilled & technical41.1%Routine & elementary26.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76.6%
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
5
Welshpool 2.7 mi
Newtown 14.4 mi
Gobowen 14.5 mi
J7 M54 25.5 mi
J7 M54 26 mi
J6 M54 27.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Guilsfield 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

Gungrog 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
Welshpool 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Arddleen 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Meifod 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (Powys) 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Forden 53 5.8 mi away ⇄
Llanfechain 45 5.8 mi away ⇄
Llanymynech 46 6.5 mi away ⇄
Llanfyllin 43 6.8 mi away ⇄
Berriew 55 7.0 mi away ⇄
Pant 45 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Guilsfield a nice place to live?

Guilsfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Guilsfield 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 Guilsfield?

Guilsfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Guilsfield

SY21 45 ⇄

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