Rhayader
Town · 1,648 residents
72Very good
Very good · better than 8 in 10 towns
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 13 places to eat and drink
- 1 GP practice within a short walk
- 61% of residents live within five minutes of a park
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Infrastructure scores 36, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Rhayader
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Rhayader a good place to live?
Rhayader scores 72/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for food & drink (85) and health (84).
It scores lowest on infrastructure (36).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Rhayader in Wales, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Rhayader
The summary for Rhayader is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026