Town Pop. 1,653

Living in Criccieth: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Criccieth comes out at 55/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Against the wider LL52 district average of 46/100, that is 9 points above.

On broadband specifically, Criccieth sits 51 points above the LL52 district figure of 38/100. That puts Criccieth in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL52 postcode district.

55
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
62.3 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 48 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 A497 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Ty'N Rhos 10 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 1.58 · PM2.5 4.122 · PM10 6.558 µg/m³
85
Green Space 36
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital58.4 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital61.4 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital62 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust20.2 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate44.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired40.9%Student3.5%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership68.3%
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
27
Criccieth 0.2 mi
Porthmadog 4.2 mi
Penychain 4.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£216k £257k £300k £342k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Morfa Bychan 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tremadog 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Porthmadog 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hafan y Mor 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Harlech 48 6.7 mi away ⇄
Penrhyndeudraeth 45 6.8 mi away ⇄
Pwllheli 48 8.0 mi away ⇄
Llanbedr 51 8.7 mi away ⇄
Llanllyfni 43 8.9 mi away ⇄
Talysarn 48 9.3 mi away ⇄
Penygroes 48 9.5 mi away ⇄
Trefor 49 9.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Criccieth a nice place to live?

Criccieth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Criccieth is 55/100, 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 Criccieth?

Criccieth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 103 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Criccieth?

The current median house price in Criccieth is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Criccieth

LL52 46 ⇄

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