Town Pop. 220

Living in Bryncrug: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bryncrug is 45/100, built from 6 categories. Environment is where Bryncrug most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100.

The LL36 district averages 50/100, putting Bryncrug 5 points below its own postcode area. Below 30/100: transport (3) and lifestyle (3). That puts Bryncrug in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LL36 postcode district.

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Bryncrug scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
518.2 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
↑ 528% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 976% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 635% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 560% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 320% 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 1.359 · PM2.5 3.97 · PM10 5.992 µg/m³
86
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital53 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital63.4 mi
Princess Royal Hospital64.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust38 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTYWYN HEALTH2.1 mi
GP capacity1,632 patients per GP

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

Broadband
14
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
21.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
21.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 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
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Tywyn 2.3 mi
Tonfanau 3 mi
Llwyngwril 4.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bryncrug 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 2.2 mi away ⇄
Aberdovey 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Llwyngwril 56 4.4 mi away ⇄
Friog 55 6.0 mi away ⇄
Fairbourne 54 6.1 mi away ⇄
Pantperthog 0 7.6 mi away ⇄
Barmouth 45 8.3 mi away ⇄
Borth 49 8.8 mi away ⇄
Machynlleth 54 8.8 mi away ⇄
Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) 48 8.9 mi away ⇄
Llandre 52 10 mi away ⇄
Bow Street 54 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bryncrug a nice place to live?

Bryncrug has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bryncrug 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 Bryncrug?

Bryncrug 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 Bryncrug

LL36 50 ⇄

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