Town Pop. 5,437

Living in Llandrindod Wells: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Llandrindod Wells is 46/100, built from 7 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 62/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 21/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the LD1 postcode district. Against the wider LD1 district average of 41/100, that is 5 points above. Its healthcare score runs 24 points above the LD1 district's 38/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LD1 postcode district.

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Llandrindod Wells scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

175.5 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 461 crimes

↑ 155% above national average

Public order 106 crimes

↑ 200% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 90 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 69 crimes

↑ 87% above national average

Drugs 52 crimes

↑ 191% above national average

other 176 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 75 crimes
2 Spa Road East 41 crimes
3 Holcombe Drive 37 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 6.9 µg/m³

Green Space 21

Parks Ample 8

Sports Pitches Adequate 4

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Adequate 3

Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools

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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital30.6 mi

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital39.6 mi

Princess Royal Hospital48 mi

Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.1 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

Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%

available across Powys

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

87.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

87.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.2%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 154 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

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Employment rate46%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed46%Unemployed2.8%Retired34.1%Student3.3%Other inactive14%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary33.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications21.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%

Home ownership59.8%

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)

Bills

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

Llandrindod 0.1 mi

Pen-y-bont 3.2 mi

Builth Road 5.5 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 5

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6

Retail Shopping Adequate 19

Takeaways Adequate 5

Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£230,000	39
Detached	£259,500	18
Semi-detached	£215,000	12

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Llandrindod Wells a nice place to live?

Llandrindod Wells has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Llandrindod Wells is 46/100, 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 Llandrindod Wells?

Crime levels in Llandrindod Wells are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 954 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Llandrindod Wells?

The current median house price in Llandrindod Wells is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £259,500, semi-detached £215,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.