Town Pop. 1,407

Living in Llandysul: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llandysul comes out at 45/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 63/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the SA44 postcode district, Llandysul ranks 5th. On broadband specifically, Llandysul sits 66 points above the SA44 district figure of 16/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (8), transport (10) and healthcare (29). For the surrounding area, see SA44 postcode district.

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Llandysul scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
233.1 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 169 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 62 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parc Meiros 36 crimes
  2. 2 Maes Cader 33 crimes
  3. 3 Ger Y Llan 28 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.015 · PM2.5 4.033 · PM10 6.283 µg/m³
85
Green Space 32
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital66 mi
Hereford County Hospital68.2 mi
Weston General Hospital75.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust39.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
2 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,446 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)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed2%Retired28.1%Student4.5%Other inactive13.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.3%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary30.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership63.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
55
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
10
Carmarthen 13.2 mi
Llandeilo 17.9 mi
Ffairfach 18.2 mi
J49 M4 23.3 mi
J48 M4 25.2 mi
J48 M4 25.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Llandysul 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

Pentre-cwrt 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Penrhiw-llan 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Saron (Llangeler) 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pencader 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Waungilwen 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dre-fach 0 6.3 mi away ⇄
Newcastle Emlyn 37 6.3 mi away ⇄
Llanybydder 45 7.2 mi away ⇄
Cenarth 37 9.0 mi away ⇄
Cribyn 51 9.3 mi away ⇄
Abercych 38 10 mi away ⇄
Cross Inn 44 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llandysul a nice place to live?

Llandysul has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Llandysul is 45/100, 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 Llandysul?

Llandysul has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 328 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llandysul

SA44 41 ⇄

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