Town Pop. 3,361

Living in Blaenau Ffestiniog: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blaenau Ffestiniog is 47/100, built from 7 categories. Broadband is where Blaenau Ffestiniog most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the LL41 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the LL41 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its broadband score runs 73 points above the LL41 district's 22/100. For the surrounding area, see LL41 postcode district.

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Blaenau Ffestiniog scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
42
131.8 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 205 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 104 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Public order 28 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 55 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 31 crimes
  3. 3 Hafan Deg 27 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 1.7 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.7 µg/m³
85
Green Space 79
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital45.3 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital49.3 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital50.8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust17.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,918 patients per GP

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

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 213 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed3.7%Retired24.9%Student3.9%Other inactive13.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.8%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary36.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership67.1%
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
22
Blaenau Ffestiniog 0.3 mi
Roman Bridge 3.8 mi
Dolwyddelan 4.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £117,500 24
Terraced £120,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£105k £115k £125k £135k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Tal-y-waenydd 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Llan Ffestiniog 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Gellilydan 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Trawsfynydd 46 6.2 mi away ⇄
Penrhyndeudraeth 45 6.9 mi away ⇄
Betws-y-Coed 40 9.0 mi away ⇄
Tremadog 42 9.2 mi away ⇄
Porthmadog 50 9.2 mi away ⇄
Morfa Bychan 45 11 mi away ⇄
Harlech 48 12 mi away ⇄
Llanberis 46 12 mi away ⇄
Llanrwst 53 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blaenau Ffestiniog a nice place to live?

Blaenau Ffestiniog has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blaenau Ffestiniog is 47/100, 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 Blaenau Ffestiniog?

Blaenau Ffestiniog has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 42/100. There were 443 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Blaenau Ffestiniog?

The current median house price in Blaenau Ffestiniog is £117,500, around 59% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £120,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Blaenau Ffestiniog

LL41 41 ⇄

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