Town Pop. 1,593

Living in Llanberis: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llanberis comes out at 46/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the LL55 postcode district, Llanberis ranks 7th. It scores 5 points below the LL55 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. On healthcare specifically, Llanberis sits 23 points below the LL55 district figure of 74/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL55 postcode district.

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Llanberis scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
103.6 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
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Shoplifting 11 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 31 crimes
  2. 2 Gerddi Padarn 20 crimes
  3. 3 Gwel Y Mynydd 14 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 1.9 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 7.6 µg/m³
84
Green Space 79
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital50.8 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital51.8 mi
Aintree University Hospital54.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,488 patients per GP

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

Broadband
20
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.5%Retired21.3%Student5.1%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.1%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary27.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership67%
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
15
Bangor 7.2 mi
Llanfairpwll 7.9 mi
Llanfairpwll 7.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Llanberis 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

Clwt-y-bont 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Penisa'r Waun 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Llanrug 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Waunfawr 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bethel 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Caeathro 49 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bethesda 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Tregarth 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Rhostryfan 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Rachub 52 5.7 mi away ⇄
Y Felinheli 52 5.7 mi away ⇄
Caernarfon 52 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Llanberis a nice place to live?

Llanberis has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Llanberis is 46/100, 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 Llanberis?

Llanberis has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 165 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Llanberis

LL55 51 ⇄

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