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Living in Fairbourne: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fairbourne scores 54/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (98) from lifestyle (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 45 points above the LL38 district's 53/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: LL38 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
202.9 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 35 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Maesegryn 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Ffordd Y Bryn 6 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 1.353 · PM2.5 4.074 · PM10 6.48 µg/m³
86
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital52.7 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital59.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital64.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust35.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMINFOR SURGERY2.2 mi
GP capacity1,918 patients per GP

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

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate42.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired40.8%Student3.5%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.4%Skilled & technical39.2%Routine & elementary26.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)12.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership75.1%
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
7
Fairbourne 0.2 mi
Morfa Mawddach 1.2 mi
Barmouth 1.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £140,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£123k £132k £141k £150k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Friog 55 0.4 mi away ⇄
Barmouth 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Llwyngwril 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tal-y-bont (Gwynedd) 49 5.7 mi away ⇄
Bryncrug 45 6.1 mi away ⇄
Dyffryn Ardudwy 47 6.8 mi away ⇄
Dolgellau 49 7.7 mi away ⇄
Tywyn 51 7.8 mi away ⇄
Llanbedr 51 8.6 mi away ⇄
Pantperthog 0 8.8 mi away ⇄
Aberdovey 45 10 mi away ⇄
Machynlleth 54 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairbourne a nice place to live?

Fairbourne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fairbourne is 54/100, 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 Fairbourne?

Fairbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Fairbourne?

The current median house price in Fairbourne is £140,000, around 51% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Fairbourne

LL38 51 ⇄

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