Town Pop. 517

Living in Bontnewydd: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bontnewydd is 59/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. No other settlement in the LL54 postcode district scores higher. Bontnewydd leads all 8.

The LL54 district averages 43/100, putting Bontnewydd 16 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Bontnewydd sits 26 points above the LL54 district figure of 31/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LL54 postcode district.

59
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Bontnewydd scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 9 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lon Pandy 11 crimes
  2. 2 Ffordd Bont Saint 5 crimes
  3. 3 Llwyn Beuno 4 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 2.435 · PM2.5 4.282 · PM10 7.284 µg/m³
84
Green Space 40
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital57.1 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital57.6 mi
Aintree University Hospital60.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust7.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryTEAM (WEST) SPC1 mi
GP capacity1,488 patients per GP

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

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired31%Student4.6%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.1%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary27%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership78.2%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
51
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
15
Llanfairpwll 7.7 mi
Llanfairpwll 7.7 mi
Bodorgan 8.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Bontnewydd 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

Rhostryfan 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Caeathro 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Caernarfon 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Waunfawr 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Groeslon 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dinas Dinlle 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Carmel 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Llandwrog 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Llanrug 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dwyran 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bethel 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Penygroes 48 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bontnewydd a nice place to live?

Bontnewydd is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bontnewydd is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bontnewydd?

Bontnewydd is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 23 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Bontnewydd

LL54 43 ⇄
LL55 51 ⇄

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