Town Pop. 427

Living in Kerry: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kerry comes out at 53/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the SY16 postcode district, Kerry ranks 2nd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (97) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The SY16 district averages 43/100, putting Kerry 10 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY16 postcode district.

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Kerry scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
231.9 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 59 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Possession of weapons 6 crimes
↑ 1467% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 28 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 26 crimes
  3. 3 Shop Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.637 · PM2.5 4.402 · PM10 7.124 µg/m³
83
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital24.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital34.5 mi
Hereford County Hospital38.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust14.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryKALEIDISCOPE2.5 mi
GP capacity1,905 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
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed1.4%Retired28.2%Student3%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.4%Skilled & technical42.1%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76%
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
3
Newtown 2.3 mi
Caersws 7.4 mi
Llangynllo 11.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £226,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£198k £229k £260k £290k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Newtown (Powys) 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Abermule 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tregynon 54 6.2 mi away ⇄
Montgomery 47 6.4 mi away ⇄
Caersws 49 7.2 mi away ⇄
Berriew 55 7.3 mi away ⇄
Llandinam 55 7.5 mi away ⇄
Churchstoke 46 8.4 mi away ⇄
Forden 53 9.8 mi away ⇄
Llanfair Caereinion 44 11 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Castle 35 11 mi away ⇄
Clun 37 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kerry a nice place to live?

Kerry is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kerry 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 Kerry?

Kerry is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Kerry?

The current median house price in Kerry is £226,500, around 21% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

Postcode districts in Kerry

SY16 43 ⇄

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