Town Pop. 265

Living in Penisa'r Waun: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Penisa'r Waun is 48/100, built from 6 categories. Environment is where Penisa'r Waun most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the LL55 postcode district, Penisa'r Waun ranks 5th. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: transport (6) and lifestyle (9). For the surrounding area, see LL55 postcode district.

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Penisa'r Waun scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
196.2 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 24 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 448% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bro Rhiwen 10 crimes
  2. 2 Bryn Tirion 8 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 6 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 1.893 · PM2.5 4.256 · PM10 6.731 µg/m³
85
Green Space 74
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital52.1 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital52.3 mi
Aintree University Hospital54.8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryTHE SURGERY2.7 mi
GP capacity1,488 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
1.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed3%Retired24.5%Student4.5%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)0.7%
Home ownership81.9%
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
6
Bangor 5 mi
Llanfairpwll 5.1 mi
Llanfairpwll 5.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Penisa'r Waun 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

Llanrug 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Clwt-y-bont 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bethel 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Llanberis 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Y Felinheli 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Waunfawr 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Caeathro 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tregarth 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Caernarfon 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bethesda 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bangor 52 4.8 mi away ⇄
Llandygai 39 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penisa'r Waun a nice place to live?

Penisa'r Waun has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Penisa'r Waun is 48/100, 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 Penisa'r Waun?

Penisa'r Waun is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Penisa'r Waun

LL55 51 ⇄

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