Town Pop. 388

Living in Gwalchmai: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gwalchmai comes out at 38/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the LL65 postcode district, Gwalchmai ranks 6th.

The LL65 district averages 47/100, putting Gwalchmai 9 points below its own postcode area. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Lifestyle (4), transport (7) and healthcare (12) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LL65 postcode district.

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Gwalchmai scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
288.7 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 58 crimes
↑ 349% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 324% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 212% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bro Mynydd 25 crimes
  2. 2 Crown Street 19 crimes
  3. 3 Maes Alaw 13 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 1.806 · PM2.5 4.244 · PM10 8.449 µg/m³
84
Green Space 57
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital60.9 mi
Aintree University Hospital62.8 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital62.8 mi
Hospital waitsWarrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust10.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.7%
Nearest GP surgeryTHE SURGERY0.4 mi
GP capacity1,496 patients per GP

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

Broadband
9
Full fibre (FTTP)56.6%
available across Isle of Anglesey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired26.5%Student4.2%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.9%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary31.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.9%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership69.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
59
Council tax Isle of Anglesey · 2025-26
A £1,429
B £1,668
C £1,906
D £2,144
E £2,620
F £3,097
G £3,573
H £4,288
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
Ty Croes 3.5 mi
Bodorgan 3.8 mi
Rhosneigr 4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gwalchmai 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

Mona 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bryngwran 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Llangristiolus 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rhostrehwfa 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bryn Du 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bodedern 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Llangefni 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rhosneigr 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Malltraeth 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Llanfairyneubwll 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Caergeiliog 50 5.1 mi away ⇄
Llanerchymedd 47 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gwalchmai a nice place to live?

Gwalchmai has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gwalchmai is 38/100, 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 Gwalchmai?

Gwalchmai is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Gwalchmai

LL65 47 ⇄

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