Town Pop. 487

Living in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant scores 54/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Broadband is where Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the SY10 postcode district. Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant is a place of extremes: 95/100 for broadband against 3/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 13 points above the SY10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY10 postcode district.

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Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
197.1 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 40 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Dol-Y-Bont 11 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 1.982 · PM2.5 4.463 · PM10 6.768 µg/m³
84
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital22.2 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital31.2 mi
Princess Royal Hospital33.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust10.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLLANFYLLIN GROUP PRACTICE4.1 mi
GP capacity1,918 patients per GP

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

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired31.2%Student3.6%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.1%Skilled & technical45.6%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.8%
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Gobowen 12 mi
Chirk 12.3 mi
Welshpool 13.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 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

Llanfyllin 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Llanfechain 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain 47 6.9 mi away ⇄
Meifod 48 8.0 mi away ⇄
Trefonen 41 8.2 mi away ⇄
Glyn Ceiriog 54 8.8 mi away ⇄
Llanymynech 46 9.3 mi away ⇄
Pant 45 9.5 mi away ⇄
Morda 55 10 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (Powys) 49 10 mi away ⇄
Cynwyd 55 10 mi away ⇄
Arddleen 46 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant a nice place to live?

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 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 Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant?

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant

SY10 41 ⇄

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