Town Pop. 2,312

Living in Lampeter: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lampeter comes out at 41/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 19/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the SA48 postcode district, Lampeter scores lowest. On healthcare specifically, Lampeter sits 37 points above the SA48 district figure of 26/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA48 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
19
161.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 166 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Shoplifting 41 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Public order 28 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
other 66 crimes
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  1. 1 Supermarket 57 crimes
  2. 2 Tai Pedr 36 crimes
  3. 3 College Street 25 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³
84
Green Space 33
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
63
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital58.2 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital67.7 mi
North Devon District Hospital70.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust28.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
2 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,414 patients per GP

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

Broadband
29
Full fibre (FTTP)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 79 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
Employment rate47.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed47.5%Unemployed3.4%Retired23.7%Student13.4%Other inactive12%
Professional & managerial29.9%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary36.6%
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership53.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
60
Council tax Ceredigion · 2025-26
A £1,531
B £1,786
C £2,041
D £2,296
E £2,806
F £3,316
G £3,827
H £4,592
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
8
Llanwrda 13.7 mi
Llandovery 14.4 mi
Llangadog 14.4 mi
J49 M4 25.5 mi
J48 M4 27.6 mi
J48 M4 28.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 57
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £180,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£163k £170k £177k £184k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lampeter a nice place to live?

Lampeter has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lampeter is 41/100, 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 Lampeter?

Crime levels in Lampeter are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 19/100. There were 374 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Lampeter?

The current median house price in Lampeter is £180,000, around 37% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%.

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