Town Pop. 779

Living in Llan Ffestiniog: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llan Ffestiniog scores 39/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the LL41 postcode district, Llan Ffestiniog scores lowest. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (10), healthcare (11) and lifestyle (12). For the surrounding area, see LL41 postcode district.

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Llan Ffestiniog scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
155.3 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 54 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 39 crimes
  2. 2 A470 18 crimes
  3. 3 Maes Y Plas 11 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 1.609 · PM2.5 4.279 · PM10 6.658 µg/m³
85
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital45.9 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital50.3 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital50.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust19.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryHEALTH SERVICES CENTRE2.2 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed3.8%Retired27.1%Student3.8%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary34.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.8%
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
10
Blaenau Ffestiniog 2.4 mi
Roman Bridge 5.8 mi
Llandecwyn 5.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
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 Llan Ffestiniog 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

Blaenau Ffestiniog 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Gellilydan 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tal-y-waenydd 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Trawsfynydd 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Penrhyndeudraeth 45 6.1 mi away ⇄
Porthmadog 50 8.7 mi away ⇄
Tremadog 42 8.9 mi away ⇄
Harlech 48 10 mi away ⇄
Morfa Bychan 45 10 mi away ⇄
Betws-y-Coed 40 11 mi away ⇄
Llanbedr 51 13 mi away ⇄
Criccieth 55 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llan Ffestiniog a nice place to live?

Llan Ffestiniog has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Llan Ffestiniog is 39/100, 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 Llan Ffestiniog?

Llan Ffestiniog has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llan Ffestiniog

LL41 41 ⇄

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