Town Pop. 695

Living in Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain scores 47/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the SY22 postcode district, Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain ranks 4th.

It scores 9 points above the SY22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. Safety (85) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (4) and lifestyle (7). For the surrounding area, see SY22 postcode district.

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Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
146.8 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 72 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dyffryn Foel 28 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Winllan Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 45
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 Hospital15.4 mi
Princess Royal Hospital26.8 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital31.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLLANFYLLIN GROUP PRACTICE5 mi
GP capacity1,750 patients per GP

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

Broadband
24
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.3%Student3.5%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership70.1%
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Welshpool 8.2 mi
Gobowen 9.5 mi
Chirk 11.5 mi
J7 M54 26.1 mi
J7 M54 26.7 mi
J6 M54 28.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain 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

Llanfechain 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Llanymynech 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (Powys) 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pant 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Arddleen 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Trefonen 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Llanfyllin 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Guilsfield 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Meifod 48 6.0 mi away ⇄
Morda 55 6.1 mi away ⇄
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 54 6.9 mi away ⇄
Oswestry 53 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain a nice place to live?

Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain is 47/100, 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 Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain?

Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain

SY22 38 ⇄

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