| # | Postcode Sector | Composite score: schools, low flood risk, broadband, NHS access | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NP10 0 | 1 schools · 99.2% gigabit | View report → |
| 2 | SA5 5 | 3 schools · 99.2% gigabit | View report → |
| 3 | NP19 7 | 4 schools · 98.9% gigabit | View report → |
| 4 | SA5 8 | 2 schools · 98.7% gigabit | View report → |
| 5 | LL76 8 | 2 schools · 98.4% gigabit | View report → |
| 6 | CF3 5 | 4 schools · 98.3% gigabit | View report → |
| 7 | LL18 4 | 2 schools · 98.1% gigabit | View report → |
| 8 | LL19 8 | 5 schools · 98.1% gigabit | View report → |
| 9 | SA6 7 | 4 schools · 98.1% gigabit | View report → |
| 10 | LL14 2 | 3 schools · 98% gigabit | View report → |
| 11 | CF31 5 | 1 schools · 97.9% gigabit | View report → |
| 12 | CF62 9 | 4 schools · 97.9% gigabit | View report → |
| 13 | CF14 9 | 1 schools · 97.7% gigabit | View report → |
| 14 | SA5 9 | 1 schools · 97.7% gigabit | View report → |
| 15 | CF64 4 | 3 schools · 97.6% gigabit | View report → |
| 16 | CF14 1 | 3 schools · 97.5% gigabit | View report → |
| 17 | CF5 1 | 2 schools · 97.5% gigabit | View report → |
| 18 | SA12 6 | 6 schools · 97.5% gigabit | View report → |
| 19 | CF14 2 | 7 schools · 97.3% gigabit | View report → |
| 20 | CF62 7 | 1 schools · 97.2% gigabit | View report → |
| 21 | CF3 4 | 2 schools · 96.9% gigabit | View report → |
| 22 | CH7 2 | 2 schools · 96.9% gigabit | View report → |
| 23 | CF36 3 | 3 schools · 96.6% gigabit | View report → |
| 24 | CF3 1 | 5 schools · 96.5% gigabit | View report → |
| 25 | NP26 4 | 2 schools · 96.5% gigabit | View report → |
What are the best areas in Wales for families?
Our family score combines school quality (Ofsted data), flood risk (Environment Agency), broadband coverage (Ofcom), and NHS GP availability. The postcodes below score highest across all four factors in Wales. What matters most to your family may differ — use the individual sector pages to explore each factor in detail.
How do I find a good postcode for children's schools in Wales?
School catchment areas are set by local councils and change every year. A good Ofsted rating in a postcode does not guarantee a place — you need to be within the catchment boundary at the time of application. Use the AreaIQ school data as a shortlist, then verify catchment at your local authority admissions website.
Data sources: UK Government open data (OGL v3) + OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Rankings are for indicative purposes only and are not professional valuations, surveys, or reports. AreaIQ accepts no liability for decisions made based on these rankings. See Terms of Use and Data Disclaimer.