Hay
schools and transport may need closer review
This public area guide compares Hay in Powys - Powys using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Hay a good place to live?
Hay has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Powys - Powys below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Hay at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Hay
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.97 per 1,000 people
Percentile
72nd percentile nationally
Crime data is above the national middle range.
House prices in Hay
House prices
Average sold price
£289,317
Percentile
48th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Hay
Flood risk in Hay
Transport in Hay
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Hay a good place to live?
Hay has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Hay safe?
Hay ranks in the 72nd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Hay?
The average sold price is £289,317, with house prices in the 48th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Hay?
Schools rank in the 3rd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Hay?
Nearby public profiles include Dolforwyn in Powys - Powys and Presteigne in Powys - Powys.
