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Living in Pant: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pant scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the SY10 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (96) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 74 points above the SY10 district's 22/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY10 postcode district.

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Pant scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
60.3 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 29 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heritage Way 17 crimes
  2. 2 A495 9 crimes
  3. 3 Bronwylfa 8 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
81
Green Space 66
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
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 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital29 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryKnockin Medical Centre3.5 mi
GP capacity1,750 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired31.7%Student2.4%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Shropshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,966
C £2,247
D £2,528
E £3,090
F £3,652
G £4,213
H £5,056
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
12
Gobowen 7.1 mi
Chirk 9.7 mi
Welshpool 9.7 mi
J7 M54 23.3 mi
J7 M54 23.9 mi
J6 M54 25.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pant 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

Llanymynech 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (Powys) 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Trefonen 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Morda 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Arddleen 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Oswestry 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
West Felton 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Llanfechain 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Shropshire) 43 6.3 mi away ⇄
Wilcott 37 6.8 mi away ⇄
Rednal 0 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pant a nice place to live?

Pant has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pant is 45/100, 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 Pant?

Pant is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pant?

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

Pant in context

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Postcode districts in Pant

SY10 41 ⇄
SY22 38 ⇄

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