Town Pop. 412

Living in Llanrhystud: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llanrhystud comes out at 51/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100. Llanrhystud places 4th of 7 in the SY23 postcode district.

Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Llanrhystud in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY23 postcode district.

51
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Llanrhystud scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
109.2 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 22 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 342% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 Heol Islwyn 7 crimes
  3. 3 B4576 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 1.696 · PM2.5 3.923 · PM10 6.065 µg/m³
86
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital63 mi
Hereford County Hospital63.2 mi
Princess Royal Hospital73.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust32.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryLLANILAR HEALTH CENTRE6.4 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.7%Student3.5%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.1%Skilled & technical45.9%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership78.6%
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Aberystwyth 7.9 mi
Bow Street 10.5 mi
Borth 13.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 Llanrhystud 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

Llanon 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Llanilar 46 6.1 mi away ⇄
Aberaeron 45 6.6 mi away ⇄
Henfynyw 46 7.8 mi away ⇄
Aberystwyth 52 7.9 mi away ⇄
Llanbadarn Fawr 63 8.0 mi away ⇄
Ystrad Aeron 44 8.6 mi away ⇄
Llangorwen 0 9.4 mi away ⇄
Capel Bangor 46 9.9 mi away ⇄
Llanarth (Ceredigion) 40 10 mi away ⇄
Tregaron 52 11 mi away ⇄
Bow Street 54 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llanrhystud a nice place to live?

Llanrhystud is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Llanrhystud is 51/100, 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 Llanrhystud?

Llanrhystud is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llanrhystud

SY23 50 ⇄

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