Town Pop. 1,586

Living in Swffryd: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Swffryd is 57/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Swffryd places 4th of 9 in the NP11 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 32 points above the NP11 district's 64/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (24) and lifestyle (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NP11 postcode district.

57
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Swffryd scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 53 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rectory Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Lewis Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Gordon Avenue 8 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 6.682 · PM2.5 5.503 · PM10 8.64 µg/m³
77
Green Space 57
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
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
45
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital25 mi
Weston General Hospital25.7 mi
Southmead Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryNORTH CELYNEN PRACTICE0.7 mi
GP capacity1,472 patients per GP

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

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Blaenau Gwent
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed3.4%Retired22.1%Student3.2%Other inactive17.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.8%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary44.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership63%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
49
Council tax Blaenau Gwent · 2025-26
A £1,619
B £1,888
C £2,158
D £2,428
E £2,968
F £3,507
G £4,047
H £4,856
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
24
Llanhilleth 1.1 mi
Newbridge 1.4 mi
Gilfach Fargoed 4.2 mi
J26 M4 7.8 mi
J27 M4 7.8 mi
J26 M4 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Swffryd 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

Newbridge 58 1.1 mi away ⇄
Trinant 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Llanhilleth 56 1.3 mi away ⇄
Oakdale 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Abercarn 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Argoed 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Abertillery 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Markham 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Aberbargoed 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
Fleur-de-lis and Pengam 67 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swffryd a nice place to live?

Swffryd is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Swffryd is 57/100, 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 Swffryd?

Swffryd is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 132 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Swffryd

NP11 56 ⇄

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