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Living in Norton (Powys): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Norton (Powys) is 48/100, built from 7 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 89/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the LD8 postcode district. It scores 12 points above the LD8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 36/100. Its broadband score runs 69 points above the LD8 district's 20/100. For the surrounding area, see LD8 postcode district.

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Norton (Powys) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
303 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 32 crimes
↑ 264% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 679% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 874% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 327% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Castle Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 12 crimes
  3. 3 The Paddocks 9 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.3 µg/m³
83
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital21.1 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital29.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital35.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryPRESTEIGNE MEDICAL PRACTICE1.9 mi
GP capacity1,829 patients per GP

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

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate42.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.8%Unemployed1.4%Retired43.7%Student3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical40%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership79.1%
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
4
Knighton 3.4 mi
Bucknell 5.2 mi
Knucklas 5.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Norton (Powys) 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

Presteigne 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Knighton 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bucknell (Shropshire) 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Kington 43 6.5 mi away ⇄
Bedstone 0 6.6 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 6.8 mi away ⇄
Wigmore 36 7.1 mi away ⇄
Pembridge 37 7.4 mi away ⇄
Lyonshall 46 7.4 mi away ⇄
Leintwardine 32 7.7 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 8.5 mi away ⇄
Clun 37 8.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norton (Powys) a nice place to live?

Norton (Powys) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Norton (Powys) is 48/100, 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 Norton (Powys)?

Norton (Powys) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Norton (Powys)

LD8 36 ⇄

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