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Living in Rhossili: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rhossili scores 45/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the SA3 postcode district, Rhossili ranks 3rd.

It scores 15 points below the SA3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (6), transport (9) and healthcare (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Rhossili scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
442.5 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 15 crimes
↑ 298% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 1397% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 810% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 471% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Bunker'S Hill 4 crimes
  3. 3 B4247 4 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 1.778 · PM2.5 3.936 · PM10 6.714 µg/m³
85
Green Space 45
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
29
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital34.2 mi
Weston General Hospital58.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital63 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust26 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryGOWER MEDICAL PRACTICE2.7 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Swansea
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 2 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired34.9%Student3.8%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership81.1%
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
Pembrey and Burry Port 8.1 mi
Llanelli 9 mi
Bynea 10.7 mi
J48 M4 13.7 mi
J48 M4 13.8 mi
J47 M4 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rhossili 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 3.3 mi away ⇄
Reynoldston 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wernffrwd 45 7.4 mi away ⇄
Crofty 46 8.1 mi away ⇄
Pembrey 47 8.3 mi away ⇄
Southgate 53 8.3 mi away ⇄
Burry Port 46 8.3 mi away ⇄
Pwll 53 9.0 mi away ⇄
Pen-clawdd 45 9.0 mi away ⇄
Canisland 0 9.5 mi away ⇄
Llanelli 60 10.0 mi away ⇄
Three Crosses 50 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rhossili a nice place to live?

Rhossili has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rhossili is 45/100, 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 Rhossili?

Rhossili is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Rhossili

SA3 60 ⇄

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