Town Pop. 441

Living in Carmel: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Carmel comes out at 45/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 81/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the LL54 postcode district, Carmel ranks 7th. On environment specifically, Carmel sits 8 points above the LL54 district figure of 73/100. Safety (85) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see LL54 postcode district.

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Carmel scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
226.8 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 34 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 734% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hyfrydle Road 26 crimes
  2. 2 Cavour Street 12 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 11 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 1.573 · PM2.5 4.165 · PM10 6.528 µg/m³
85
Green Space 71
Parks None
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
8
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital56.5 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital57.8 mi
Aintree University Hospital60.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust10.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryCORWEN HOUSE2 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed3.9%Retired24.7%Student3.2%Other inactive14.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.1%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary34.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership72.6%
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
4
Llanfairpwll 10.5 mi
Llanfairpwll 10.5 mi
Criccieth 10.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
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 Carmel 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

Groeslon 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Talysarn 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Rhostryfan 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Penygroes 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Llanllyfni 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Llandwrog 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bontnewydd 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Waunfawr 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dinas Dinlle 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Caeathro 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Caernarfon 52 4.9 mi away ⇄
Llanrug 48 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carmel a nice place to live?

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

Carmel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Carmel

LL54 43 ⇄

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