Town Pop. 5,238

Living in Welshpool: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Welshpool comes out at 49/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Welshpool most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 25/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Welshpool places 4th of 6 in the SY21 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 32 points above the SY21 district's 22/100. Broadband (86) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see SY21 postcode district.

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Welshpool scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
25
152.7 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 378 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 104 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 75 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 55 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Other theft 51 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
other 137 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 49 crimes
  2. 2 Smithfield Road 40 crimes
  3. 3 Bryn-Y-Castell 36 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital14.5 mi
Princess Royal Hospital26.1 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital38.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust14.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,939 patients per GP

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

Broadband
86
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 226 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed3.3%Retired25.6%Student3.6%Other inactive12.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.6%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary42.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.9%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership49.5%
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Welshpool 0.3 mi
Newtown 12.5 mi
Caersws 15.8 mi
J7 M54 25.1 mi
J7 M54 25.6 mi
J6 M54 27.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 95
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 27
Terraced £195,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£134k £201k £269k £336k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Gungrog 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Guilsfield 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Forden 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Berriew 55 4.9 mi away ⇄
Arddleen 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Meifod 48 5.8 mi away ⇄
Worthen 33 6.4 mi away ⇄
Montgomery 47 6.8 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (Powys) 49 7.2 mi away ⇄
Llanfair Caereinion 44 7.7 mi away ⇄
Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain 47 7.9 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Shropshire) 42 8.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Welshpool a nice place to live?

Welshpool has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Welshpool is 49/100, 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 Welshpool?

Crime levels in Welshpool are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 25/100. There were 800 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Welshpool?

The current median house price in Welshpool is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £195,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Welshpool

SY21 45 ⇄

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