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Living in Reynoldston: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Reynoldston scores 42/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 7/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the SA3 postcode district.

It scores 18 points below the SA3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Its environment score runs 9 points above the SA3 district's 69/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA3 postcode district.

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Reynoldston scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
503.6 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 51 crimes
↑ 455% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 496% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 1182% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 699% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 579% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 30 crimes
  2. 2 Malt Hall 11 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 10 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 2.273 · PM2.5 4.05 · PM10 6.898 µg/m³
85
Green Space 63
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital34.2 mi
Weston General Hospital55.1 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital60.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust26.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryGOWER MEDICAL PRACTICE1.8 mi
GP capacity2,291 patients per GP

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

Broadband
7
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Swansea
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
74.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate50.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired36%Student4%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.4%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.6%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership84.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
59
Council tax Swansea · 2025-26
A £1,429
B £1,667
C £1,905
D £2,143
E £2,619
F £3,095
G £3,572
H £4,286
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
9
Llanelli 6.2 mi
Bynea 7.1 mi
Pembrey and Burry Port 7.2 mi
J48 M4 10.2 mi
J47 M4 10.2 mi
J48 M4 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Reynoldston 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

Port-Eynon 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wernffrwd 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rhossili 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Crofty 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Southgate 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pen-clawdd 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
Canisland 0 5.4 mi away ⇄
Three Crosses 50 6.1 mi away ⇄
Bishopston 44 6.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Killay 57 6.8 mi away ⇄
Pwll 53 7.0 mi away ⇄
Llanelli 60 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Reynoldston a nice place to live?

Reynoldston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Reynoldston is 42/100, 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 Reynoldston?

Reynoldston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 139 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Reynoldston

SA3 60 ⇄

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