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Living in Parcllyn: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Parcllyn scores 41/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Parcllyn places 7th of 9 in the SA43 postcode district.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Transport (9) and lifestyle (16) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA43 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Parcllyn scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
228.4 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 50 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 414% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Anwylfan 31 crimes
  2. 2 Brynglas 18 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 13 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 1.681 · PM2.5 3.938 · PM10 6.736 µg/m³
86
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital75 mi
Hereford County Hospital78.9 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital84.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust49 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryASHLEIGH SURGERY5.3 mi
GP capacity1,446 patients per GP

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

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate47.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.6%Unemployed3.1%Retired33.1%Student2.6%Other inactive13.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.9%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership59.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
60
Council tax Ceredigion · 2025-26
A £1,531
B £1,786
C £2,041
D £2,296
E £2,806
F £3,316
G £3,827
H £4,592
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
9
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

No nearby stations or motorway junctions found.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
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 Parcllyn 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

Aberporth 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Blaenannerch 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Tresaith 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Penparc 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Llangoedmor 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Llechryd 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Cardigan 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cenarth 37 6.1 mi away ⇄
St Dogmaels 46 6.2 mi away ⇄
Cilgerran 46 6.2 mi away ⇄
Abercych 38 6.7 mi away ⇄
Newcastle Emlyn 37 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Parcllyn a nice place to live?

Parcllyn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Parcllyn is 41/100, 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 Parcllyn?

Parcllyn has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Parcllyn

SA43 41 ⇄

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