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Living in Llanigon: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llanigon comes out at 54/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Llanigon most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the HR3 postcode district, Llanigon ranks 2nd. It scores 22 points above the HR3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 32/100. On broadband specifically, Llanigon sits 75 points above the HR3 district figure of 16/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HR3 postcode district.

54
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Settlement area

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Llanigon scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
323.7 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 26 crimes
↑ 351% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 645% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gwernyfed Avenue 10 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Digeddi Villas 6 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³
84
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
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 Hospital18.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital34.3 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital41 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHAYGARTH MEDICAL CENTRE5.1 mi
GP capacity1,419 patients per GP

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

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 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%Unemployed1.4%Retired28%Student3.7%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical46%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.1%
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 West Midlands 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
5
Builth Road 14 mi
Cilmeri 14.5 mi
Llandrindod 16.1 mi
J4 M50 26.7 mi
J3 M50 29.7 mi
J3 M50 29.8 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Llanigon 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

Hay-on-Wye 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Clyro 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Three Cocks 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bronllys 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Talgarth 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
Dorstone 43 6.6 mi away ⇄
Peterchurch 41 8.4 mi away ⇄
Eardisley 40 8.5 mi away ⇄
Llangors 56 9.1 mi away ⇄
Kington 43 12 mi away ⇄
Bwlch 49 12 mi away ⇄
Lyonshall 46 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llanigon a nice place to live?

Llanigon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Llanigon is 54/100, 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 Llanigon?

Llanigon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llanigon

HR3 32 ⇄

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