Town Pop. 1,898

Living in Presteigne: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Presteigne is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 62/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 13/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the LD8 postcode district, Presteigne scores lowest. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LD8 postcode district.

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Presteigne scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
98.5 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 73 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lugg View 15 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 12 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital19 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital31 mi
Princess Royal Hospital36.4 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,894 patients per GP

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

Broadband
13
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
27.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
27.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 68 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired36.5%Student2.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical41.1%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership70.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
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
5
Knighton 5.3 mi
Bucknell 6.4 mi
Knucklas 7.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Presteigne 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

Norton (Powys) 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kington 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Knighton 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 5.4 mi away ⇄
Lyonshall 46 5.6 mi away ⇄
Pembridge 37 5.8 mi away ⇄
Bucknell (Shropshire) 34 6.4 mi away ⇄
Wigmore 36 6.9 mi away ⇄
Eardisland 38 7.4 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 7.6 mi away ⇄
Bedstone 0 7.7 mi away ⇄
Kingsland 45 8.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Presteigne a nice place to live?

Presteigne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Presteigne is 38/100, 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 Presteigne?

Presteigne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 187 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Presteigne

LD8 36 ⇄

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