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Living in Penrhiw-llan: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Penrhiw-llan comes out at 47/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the SA44 postcode district, Penrhiw-llan ranks 4th.

The SA44 district averages 41/100, putting Penrhiw-llan 6 points above its own postcode area. Safety (87) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (6) and lifestyle (6) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see SA44 postcode district.

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Penrhiw-llan scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
410.4 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 48 crimes
↑ 580% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 454% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 615% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 845% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Teras Lloyd 18 crimes
  2. 2 Heol Y Merwydd 16 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 1.8 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³
86
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital67.5 mi
Hereford County Hospital70.9 mi
Weston General Hospital78.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust41.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryLLYNYFRAN SURGERY2.8 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
76.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate45.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.4%Unemployed2%Retired37.3%Student3%Other inactive12.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.1%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary26.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership74.8%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
55
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Carmarthen 14.1 mi
J49 M4 25.1 mi
J48 M4 26.9 mi
J48 M4 27.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Penrhiw-llan 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

Waungilwen 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pentre-cwrt 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Saron (Llangeler) 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Llandysul 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newcastle Emlyn 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pencader 48 6.0 mi away ⇄
Cenarth 37 6.3 mi away ⇄
Abercych 38 7.4 mi away ⇄
Tresaith 54 7.9 mi away ⇄
Dre-fach 0 8.6 mi away ⇄
Blaenannerch 49 8.8 mi away ⇄
Aberporth 45 8.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penrhiw-llan a nice place to live?

Penrhiw-llan has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Penrhiw-llan 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 Penrhiw-llan?

Penrhiw-llan is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Penrhiw-llan

SA44 41 ⇄

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