Town Pop. 781

Living in Llanfair Caereinion: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Llanfair Caereinion is 44/100, built from 7 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the SY21 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the SY21 district's 22/100. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY21 postcode district.

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Llanfair Caereinion scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 4 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Hassel Square 4 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 7.5 µg/m³
83
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
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
30
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital22.3 mi
Princess Royal Hospital34 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital42.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust18.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,961 patients per GP

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

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.1%Student3.4%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical42%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership73%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
57
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
Welshpool 7.9 mi
Newtown 9.4 mi
Caersws 10.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Llanfair Caereinion 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

Tregynon 54 4.9 mi away ⇄
Meifod 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Berriew 55 6.2 mi away ⇄
Welshpool 49 7.7 mi away ⇄
Guilsfield 47 7.9 mi away ⇄
Abermule 52 8.1 mi away ⇄
Llanfyllin 43 8.4 mi away ⇄
Gungrog 55 8.5 mi away ⇄
Forden 53 8.8 mi away ⇄
Newtown (Powys) 48 9.5 mi away ⇄
Montgomery 47 9.6 mi away ⇄
Caersws 49 10.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llanfair Caereinion a nice place to live?

Llanfair Caereinion has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Llanfair Caereinion is 44/100, 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 Llanfair Caereinion?

Llanfair Caereinion is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llanfair Caereinion

SY21 45 ⇄

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