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Living in Montgomery: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Montgomery is 47/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Montgomery places 2nd of 3 in the SY15 postcode district. The SY15 district averages 34/100, putting Montgomery 13 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 31 points above the SY15 district's 8/100. For the surrounding area, see SY15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Bank 7 crimes
  2. 2 Kerry Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Market Square 7 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 7.6 µg/m³
82
Green Space 27
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital17.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital28.3 mi
Hereford County Hospital39.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust14.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,905 patients per GP

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

Broadband
23
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed2%Retired34.3%Student3.1%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary26.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership64.7%
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Welshpool 6.6 mi
Newtown 7.8 mi
Caersws 12.5 mi
J7 M54 26.7 mi
J7 M54 27.2 mi
J6 M54 28.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
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 £215,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£204k £229k £256k £281k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Berriew 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Churchstoke 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Forden 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Abermule 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kerry 53 6.4 mi away ⇄
Welshpool 49 6.8 mi away ⇄
Gungrog 55 7.5 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Castle 35 7.9 mi away ⇄
Tregynon 54 7.9 mi away ⇄
Worthen 33 8.1 mi away ⇄
Newtown (Powys) 48 8.1 mi away ⇄
Guilsfield 47 9.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Montgomery a nice place to live?

Montgomery has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Montgomery 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 Montgomery?

Montgomery is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Montgomery?

The current median house price in Montgomery is £215,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

Postcode districts in Montgomery

SY15 34 ⇄

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