Town Pop. 332

Living in Dolgarrog: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dolgarrog comes out at 50/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the LL32 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (6), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 26 points above the LL32 district's 73/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and environment (85). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL32 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
295.2 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 39 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 316% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Llanerch 14 crimes
  2. 2 Maes Y Pandy 13 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 1.486 · PM2.5 4.362 · PM10 6.915 µg/m³
85
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital38.8 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital39.3 mi
Aintree University Hospital42 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust13.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryRURAL SOUTH CLINIC3.8 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)86.4%
available across Conwy
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired32.5%Student3.5%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
53
Council tax Conwy · 2025-26
A £1,547
B £1,805
C £2,063
D £2,321
E £2,837
F £3,353
G £3,868
H £4,642
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
12
Dolgarrog 0.7 mi
Tal-y-Cafn 3 mi
Gogledd Llanrwst / North Llanrwst 3.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dolgarrog 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

Trefriw 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Llanrwst 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Henryd 57 5.1 mi away ⇄
Llansanffraid Glan Conwy 54 5.9 mi away ⇄
Llangernyw 46 6.4 mi away ⇄
Penmaenmawr 48 6.5 mi away ⇄
Dwygyfylchi 58 6.7 mi away ⇄
Betws-y-Coed 40 6.8 mi away ⇄
Conwy 60 7.1 mi away ⇄
Llanfairfechan 49 7.3 mi away ⇄
Bryn Pydew 63 7.8 mi away ⇄
Colwyn Bay 54 8.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolgarrog a nice place to live?

Dolgarrog is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Dolgarrog is 50/100, 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 Dolgarrog?

Dolgarrog is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Dolgarrog

LL32 54 ⇄

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