Living in Powys
Powys is a city in Wales, United Kingdom, home to 132,515 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 8%, #30 of 388), early retirees (top 13%, #47 of 387), rural value seekers (top 14%, #52 of 388).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 41 min and sets around 16:02; in late June it sets around 21:39.
How Powys ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #92 of 378 | #4 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #171 of 387 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #76 of 378 | #6 of 22 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #75 of 378 | #5 of 22 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #164 of 378 | #3 of 22 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #167 of 378 | #3 of 22 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #47 of 387 | #2 of 22 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #222 of 368 | #10 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 57 | #238 of 367 | #10 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 57 | #176 of 362 | #8 of 21 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #144 of 387 | #16 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #328 of 368 | #17 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #269 of 361 | #9 of 21 | Map |
| Student | 18 | #277 of 354 | #20 of 20 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #149 of 378 | #16 of 22 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #201 of 388 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #191 of 363 | #8 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 44 | #285 of 387 | #10 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #180 of 378 | #3 of 22 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 76 | #30 of 388 | #1 of 22 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #106 of 388 | #17 of 22 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 66 | #52 of 388 | #3 of 22 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #122 of 388 | #2 of 22 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #318 of 388 | #17 of 22 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #170 of 388 | #7 of 22 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 45 | #296 of 388 | #17 of 22 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #263 of 368 | #15 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Herefordshire, County of 51 km
- Ceredigion 54 km
- Blaenau Gwent 59 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 61 km
- Shropshire 64 km
- Torfaen 72 km
- Malvern Hills 73 km
- Caerphilly 73 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.