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Living in Llanfechain: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Llanfechain is 45/100, built from 6 categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Llanfechain places 7th of 9 in the SY22 postcode district. Against the wider SY22 district average of 38/100, that is 7 points above. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). For the surrounding area, see SY22 postcode district.

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Llanfechain scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
277.9 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 72 crimes
↑ 489% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 445% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dyffryn Foel 28 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Winllan Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 2.292 · PM2.5 4.563 · PM10 7.361 µg/m³
83
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital17.5 mi
Princess Royal Hospital29 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital32.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust8.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLLANFYLLIN GROUP PRACTICE3 mi
GP capacity1,750 patients per GP

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

Broadband
9
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.3%Student3.5%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership70.1%
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
4
Welshpool 8.5 mi
Gobowen 10.8 mi
Chirk 12.4 mi
J7 M54 28.1 mi
J7 M54 28.6 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Llanfechain 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

Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Llanfyllin 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Llanymynech 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Meifod 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Arddleen 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 54 5.3 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (Powys) 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Pant 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Guilsfield 47 5.8 mi away ⇄
Trefonen 41 5.9 mi away ⇄
Morda 55 7.6 mi away ⇄
Gungrog 55 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llanfechain a nice place to live?

Llanfechain has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Llanfechain 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 Llanfechain?

Llanfechain is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llanfechain

SY22 38 ⇄

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