Town Pop. 291

Living in Sennybridge: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sennybridge scores 47/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Environment is where Sennybridge most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Sennybridge places 5th of 7 in the LD3 postcode district. On environment specifically, Sennybridge sits 20 points above the LD3 district figure of 65/100. Safety (87) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LD3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
299 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 26 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 709% above national average
Drugs 12 crimes
↑ 1148% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 375% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 398% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 34 crimes
  2. 2 Heol Cefn-Y-Gaer 10 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 9 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 2.055 · PM2.5 4.237 · PM10 6.396 µg/m³
85
Green Space 85
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
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A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital37.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital46.4 mi
Weston General Hospital49.9 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust13.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryTY HENRY VAUGHAN7.5 mi
GP capacity1,419 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)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.6%Student2.6%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical44.3%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
57
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
Llandovery 10.5 mi
Cynghordy 10.5 mi
Sugar Loaf 10.6 mi
J43 M4 23.5 mi
J44 M4 23.5 mi
J45 M4 23.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 Sennybridge 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

Brecon 53 7.7 mi away ⇄
Llandovery 48 10 mi away ⇄
Llanwrtyd Wells 51 11 mi away ⇄
Coelbren 42 12 mi away ⇄
Abercrave 36 12 mi away ⇄
Onllwyn 0 12 mi away ⇄
Dyffryn Cellwen 40 12 mi away ⇄
Pontneddfechan 39 13 mi away ⇄
Llangors 56 13 mi away ⇄
Ystradgynlais 43 14 mi away ⇄
Twyn Bryn-hîr 41 14 mi away ⇄
Seven Sisters 39 14 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sennybridge a nice place to live?

Sennybridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sennybridge 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 Sennybridge?

Sennybridge 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 Sennybridge

LD3 46 ⇄

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