Town Pop. 517

Living in Pontrhydfendigaid: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pontrhydfendigaid is 54/100, built from 6 categories. Broadband is where Pontrhydfendigaid most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Against the wider SY25 district average of 41/100, that is 13 points above. Its broadband score runs 81 points above the SY25 district's 10/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY25 postcode district.

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Pontrhydfendigaid scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
141.2 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 43 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 35 crimes
  2. 2 Cae'R Ysgol 7 crimes
  3. 3 Lisburne Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 1.369 · PM2.5 3.941 · PM10 5.937 µg/m³
86
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
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 departmentsHereford County Hospital51.2 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital53.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital64 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust20.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTREGARON SURGERY5.3 mi
GP capacity1,663 patients per GP

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

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.8%Student3.9%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical44.9%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership80.1%
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Aberystwyth 13 mi
Bow Street 13 mi
Llanwrtyd 15.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pontrhydfendigaid 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

Tregaron 52 5.3 mi away ⇄
Llanilar 46 8.6 mi away ⇄
Capel Bangor 46 9.6 mi away ⇄
Llanrhystud 51 12 mi away ⇄
Penrhyn-coch 53 12 mi away ⇄
Llanbadarn Fawr 63 12 mi away ⇄
Aberystwyth 52 12 mi away ⇄
Bow Street 54 13 mi away ⇄
Llanon 39 13 mi away ⇄
Llangorwen 0 14 mi away ⇄
Llandre 52 14 mi away ⇄
Ystrad Aeron 44 14 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pontrhydfendigaid a nice place to live?

Pontrhydfendigaid is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pontrhydfendigaid is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Pontrhydfendigaid?

Pontrhydfendigaid is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Pontrhydfendigaid

SY25 41 ⇄

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