Town Pop. 821

Living in Llangynidr: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llangynidr scores 50/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 84/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the NP8 postcode district. Llangynidr is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 4/100 for transport, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NP8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
28 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 9 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cyffredyn Lane 4 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Dol-Fach 3 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 6.8 µg/m³
83
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital25.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital30.9 mi
Southmead Hospital37.3 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust9.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWAR MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTRE4.4 mi
GP capacity1,193 patients per GP

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

Broadband
20
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed1.1%Retired37.7%Student3.4%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.3%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership79.1%
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Ebbw Vale Town 6.5 mi
Ebbw Vale Parkway 8 mi
Rhymney 8 mi
J26 M4 21 mi
J26 M4 21 mi
J25A M4 21.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Llangynidr 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

Bwlch 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Llangattock 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Crickhowell 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Llangors 56 5.1 mi away ⇄
Brynmawr 56 5.4 mi away ⇄
Ebbw Vale 58 5.7 mi away ⇄
Clydach (Monmouthshire) 44 6.3 mi away ⇄
Tredegar 58 6.3 mi away ⇄
Nantyglo 48 6.4 mi away ⇄
Waunllapria 42 6.4 mi away ⇄
Gilwern 48 6.7 mi away ⇄
Blaina 50 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llangynidr a nice place to live?

Llangynidr is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Llangynidr is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Llangynidr?

Llangynidr is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 23 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llangynidr

NP8 47 ⇄

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