Town Pop. 210

Living in Friog: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Friog comes out at 55/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Its broadband score runs 42 points above the LL38 district's 53/100. Safety (92) and environment (81) also clear 80/100. On the national picture that lands Friog in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LL38 postcode district.

55
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Settlement area

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Friog scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
333.3 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
↑ 401% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 276% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 390% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 615% 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
81
Air Quality NO₂ 1.353 · PM2.5 4.074 · PM10 6.48 µg/m³
86
Green Space 69
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital52.3 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital59.3 mi
Princess Royal Hospital64.1 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust35.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMINFOR SURGERY2.3 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 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 1.1 mi
Barmouth 2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Friog 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

Fairbourne 54 0.4 mi away ⇄
Llwyngwril 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barmouth 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tal-y-bont (Gwynedd) 49 5.9 mi away ⇄
Bryncrug 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Dyffryn Ardudwy 47 7.0 mi away ⇄
Dolgellau 49 7.5 mi away ⇄
Tywyn 51 7.8 mi away ⇄
Pantperthog 0 8.4 mi away ⇄
Llanbedr 51 8.8 mi away ⇄
Aberdovey 45 10 mi away ⇄
Machynlleth 54 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Friog a nice place to live?

Friog is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Friog 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 Friog?

Friog 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.

Postcode districts in Friog

LL38 51 ⇄

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