Town Pop. 192

Living in Three Cocks: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Three Cocks scores 48/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 18/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Three Cocks places 4th of 7 in the LD3 postcode district. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (5) and lifestyle (6). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LD3 postcode district.

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Three Cocks scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
291.7 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
↑ 307% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 573% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gwernyfed Avenue 10 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Digeddi Villas 6 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.309 · PM2.5 4.508 · PM10 7.437 µg/m³
83
Green Space 35
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital21.2 mi
Lydney & District Hospital35.1 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital42.9 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHAYGARTH MEDICAL CENTRE2.2 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired28%Student3.7%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical46%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.1%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
62
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
Builth Road 13.5 mi
Cilmeri 13.5 mi
Garth 15.5 mi
J4 M50 28.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Three Cocks 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

Bronllys 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Talgarth 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Llanigon 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hay-on-Wye 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Clyro 51 4.7 mi away ⇄
Llangors 56 6.4 mi away ⇄
Dorstone 43 9.3 mi away ⇄
Brecon 53 9.5 mi away ⇄
Bwlch 49 9.6 mi away ⇄
Peterchurch 41 11 mi away ⇄
Llangynidr 50 11 mi away ⇄
Eardisley 40 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Three Cocks a nice place to live?

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

Three Cocks is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Three Cocks

LD3 46 ⇄

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