Town Pop. 778

Living in Llanon: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llanon scores 39/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Safety falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Of the 7 places sharing the SY23 postcode district, Llanon scores lowest.

The SY23 district averages 50/100, putting Llanon 11 points below its own postcode area. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (6), transport (8) and broadband (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY23 postcode district.

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Llanon scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
138.8 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 49 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 30 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 17 crimes
  3. 3 Heol Hafan-Yr-Efail 7 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 1.664 · PM2.5 3.996 · PM10 6.722 µg/m³
85
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
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 Hospital64.2 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital65 mi
Princess Royal Hospital75.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust33.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTANYFRON SURGERY4.5 mi
GP capacity1,663 patients per GP

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

Broadband
28
Full fibre (FTTP)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired35.3%Student3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.8%Skilled & technical41.6%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership72.3%
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Aberystwyth 10 mi
Bow Street 12.6 mi
Borth 15.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £202,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£222k £244k £266k £288k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Llanrhystud 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Aberaeron 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Henfynyw 46 5.6 mi away ⇄
Ystrad Aeron 44 7.0 mi away ⇄
Llanarth (Ceredigion) 40 8.2 mi away ⇄
Llanilar 46 8.3 mi away ⇄
New Quay 36 8.9 mi away ⇄
Cribyn 51 9.7 mi away ⇄
Cross Inn 44 9.8 mi away ⇄
Aberystwyth 52 10 mi away ⇄
Llanbadarn Fawr 63 10 mi away ⇄
Tregaron 52 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llanon a nice place to live?

Llanon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Llanon is 39/100, 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 Llanon?

Llanon has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Llanon?

The current median house price in Llanon is £202,500, around 29% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

Postcode districts in Llanon

SY23 50 ⇄

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