Town Pop. 773

Living in Aberdovey: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aberdovey scores 45/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Transport (3) and lifestyle (3) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Aberdovey in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LL35 postcode district.

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Aberdovey scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
147.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 207% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Seaview Terrace 17 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 17 crimes
  3. 3 Parc Gwyrdd 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
86
Air Quality NO₂ 1.4 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 6.3 µg/m³
86
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital52.9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital64.6 mi
Hereford County Hospital65.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust35 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTYWYN HEALTH3 mi
GP capacity1,905 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 76 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired35.7%Student3.3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical41.1%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.5%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
56
Council tax Gwynedd · 2025-26
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Aberdyfi 0.4 mi
Penhelyg 0.5 mi
Tywyn 3.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aberdovey in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Tywyn 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bryncrug 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Borth 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Llandre 52 5.9 mi away ⇄
Bow Street 54 7.0 mi away ⇄
Llangorwen 0 7.7 mi away ⇄
Penrhyn-coch 53 7.8 mi away ⇄
Llwyngwril 56 8.6 mi away ⇄
Machynlleth 54 9.0 mi away ⇄
Pantperthog 0 9.2 mi away ⇄
Aberystwyth 52 9.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aberdovey a nice place to live?

Aberdovey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aberdovey is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Aberdovey?

Aberdovey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Aberdovey

LL35 48 ⇄

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