Llanidloes is one of the most desirable places

26/08/2014 @ 09:04

Llanidloes is the third most desirable place to live in Wales, according to a new study carried out by Royal Mail to mark the 40th anniversary of the postcode.

The town’s SY18 postcode was placed behind Brynteg on Isle of Anglesey (LL78) and Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan (CF61).

The nationwide survey took the following factors into account, using data from government agencies, the Office for National Statistics and the Land Registry.

• Employment opportunities

• Health

• Education and training opportunities

• Levels of crime

• Homelessness

• Household overcrowding

• Ease of access to local services

• Quality of the physical environment

• Housing affordability

The garrison town of Tidworth, in Wiltshire - postcode SP9 - was crowned the best place to live in England while G44, on Glasgow's south side, topped the Scottish table.

The study was conducted in conjunction with the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR).

Five most desirable postcodes in Wales

SOURCE: ROYAL MAIL / CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS RESEARCH (CEBR)

1. Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey (LL78)

2. Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan (CF61)

3. Llanidloes, Powys (SY18)

4. Caldicot, Monmouthshire (NP26)

5. North West Swansea, West Glamorgan (SA4)