Pen-y-groes
Village · 5,448 residents
78Very good
Very good · better than 9 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Environment scores 83, well above the typical 60
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 62 per 1,000 people a year against 99
- Schools scores 73, well above the typical 60
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Map outline: Part of an official built-up area
Is Pen-y-groes a good place to live?
Pen-y-groes scores 78/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for environment (83) and safety (75).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Pen-y-groes in Wales, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Pen-y-groes
The summary for Pen-y-groes is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026
Places in and around Pen-y-groes
Schools
6 places- Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth