Town Pop. 3,473

Living in Ystradgynlais: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ystradgynlais scores 43/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 37/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Ystradgynlais places 5th of 6 in the SA9 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Ystradgynlais sits 19 points above the SA9 district figure of 38/100. Below 30/100: broadband (19), transport (20) and lifestyle (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: SA9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
37
177.7 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 322 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 69 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Public order 33 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Drugs 29 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
other 97 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pen-Y-Bryn 65 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 42 crimes
  3. 3 Min-Y-Rhos 35 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 3.115 · PM2.5 4.431 · PM10 6.718 µg/m³
83
Green Space 55
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital45.6 mi
Hereford County Hospital47.4 mi
North Devon District Hospital48.5 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust19.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km
GP capacity14,442 patients per GP

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

Broadband
19
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
30.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
30.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 117 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate50%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50%Unemployed1.7%Retired30%Student3.8%Other inactive14.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary32.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.3%
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
20
Neath 8.7 mi
Skewen 9.3 mi
Llansamlet 10.2 mi
J44 M4 9.8 mi
J43 M4 9.9 mi
J45 M4 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £150,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£124k £185k £248k £309k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ystalyfera 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Abercrave 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Seven Sisters 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cwm-twrch Uchaf 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Onllwyn 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Coelbren 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Creunant 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Dyffryn Cellwen 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brynamman 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Resolven 44 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ystradgynlais a nice place to live?

Ystradgynlais has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ystradgynlais is 43/100, 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 Ystradgynlais?

Ystradgynlais has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 617 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Ystradgynlais?

The current median house price in Ystradgynlais is £150,000, around 47% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

Postcode districts in Ystradgynlais

SA9 43 ⇄

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