Town Pop. 637

Living in Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) is 48/100, built from 6 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 15/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the SY24 postcode district.

Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (4) and transport (9) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY24 postcode district.

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Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
105.2 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 31 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Maes-Y-Deri 17 crimes
  2. 2 James Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 1.6 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 6.1 µg/m³
86
Green Space 35
Parks None
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
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital51.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital61.5 mi
Princess Royal Hospital63.4 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust30.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryDERMATOLOGY CLINIC3 mi
GP capacity1,905 patients per GP

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

Broadband
15
Full fibre (FTTP)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired25.3%Student4.3%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership79.8%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
60
Council tax Ceredigion · 2025-26
A £1,531
B £1,786
C £2,041
D £2,296
E £2,806
F £3,316
G £3,827
H £4,592
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
9
Borth 2.9 mi
Bow Street 3.8 mi
Penhelyg 4.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) 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

Llandre 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Borth 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Penrhyn-coch 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bow Street 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Aberdovey 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Llangorwen 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Capel Bangor 46 5.8 mi away ⇄
Llanbadarn Fawr 63 6.3 mi away ⇄
Aberystwyth 52 6.4 mi away ⇄
Tywyn 51 8.2 mi away ⇄
Bryncrug 45 8.9 mi away ⇄
Llanilar 46 9.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) a nice place to live?

Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) is 48/100, 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 Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion)?

Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion)

SY24 46 ⇄

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