Town Pop. 1,584

Living in Penrhyndeudraeth: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Penrhyndeudraeth is 45/100, built from 7 categories. Healthcare is where Penrhyndeudraeth most outperforms the national norm: 36/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 13/100 against a town median of 60/100.

On healthcare specifically, Penrhyndeudraeth sits 9 points above the LL48 district figure of 27/100. Also scoring 80 or better: environment (82). Below 30/100: lifestyle (21) and transport (26). For the surrounding area, see LL48 postcode district.

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Penrhyndeudraeth scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
112.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 70 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 65 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stryd Yr Ysgol 26 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 25 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 14 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 1.7 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.8 µg/m³
85
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital51.8 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital55 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital56 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust19.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,918 patients per GP

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

Broadband
13
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 97 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.6%Student4.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.1%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary28.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.6%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership70.2%
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
26
Penrhyndeudraeth 0.3 mi
Minffordd 0.7 mi
Llandecwyn 0.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £140,500 14
Terraced £137,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£137k £145k £154k £162k 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Porthmadog 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tremadog 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Morfa Bychan 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Gellilydan 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Harlech 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Llan Ffestiniog 39 6.1 mi away ⇄
Trawsfynydd 46 6.5 mi away ⇄
Criccieth 55 6.8 mi away ⇄
Blaenau Ffestiniog 47 6.9 mi away ⇄
Tal-y-waenydd 0 7.8 mi away ⇄
Llanbedr 51 8.3 mi away ⇄
Dyffryn Ardudwy 47 9.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penrhyndeudraeth a nice place to live?

Penrhyndeudraeth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Penrhyndeudraeth is 45/100, 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 Penrhyndeudraeth?

Penrhyndeudraeth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 178 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Penrhyndeudraeth?

The current median house price in Penrhyndeudraeth is £140,500, around 51% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £137,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%.

Postcode districts in Penrhyndeudraeth

LL48 42 ⇄

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