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Living in Llanymynech: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Llanymynech is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the SY22 postcode district, Llanymynech ranks 5th. Llanymynech is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The SY22 district averages 38/100, putting Llanymynech 8 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see SY22 postcode district.

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Llanymynech scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
125.3 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 58 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heritage Way 17 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Bronwylfa 8 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
82
Green Space 72
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Bryn Offa CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital12.9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital24.1 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital30.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryKnockin Medical Centre4 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.4%Student3.3%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)21%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Gobowen 8 mi
Welshpool 8.8 mi
Chirk 10.5 mi
J7 M54 23.5 mi
J7 M54 24.1 mi
J6 M54 25.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Llanymynech 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

Pant 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (Powys) 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Arddleen 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Trefonen 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Morda 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Llanfechain 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Oswestry 53 5.4 mi away ⇄
West Felton 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Guilsfield 47 6.5 mi away ⇄
Wilcott 37 7.0 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Shropshire) 43 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llanymynech a nice place to live?

Llanymynech has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Llanymynech is 46/100, 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 Llanymynech?

Llanymynech is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Llanymynech?

Among the top-rated schools in Llanymynech is Bryn Offa CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Llanymynech in total.

Postcode districts in Llanymynech

SY22 38 ⇄

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