Town Pop. 1,573

Living in Penygroes: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Penygroes is 48/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 36/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the LL54 postcode district, Penygroes ranks 3rd. It scores 5 points above the LL54 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On broadband specifically, Penygroes sits 52 points above the LL54 district figure of 47/100. For the surrounding area, see LL54 postcode district.

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Penygroes scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
36
118.2 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 94 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cae Catrin 31 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 17 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 15 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 1.768 · PM2.5 4.226 · PM10 6.629 µg/m³
85
Green Space 73
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital58.1 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital59.6 mi
Aintree University Hospital62.4 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust11.9 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.8%Retired26.2%Student4.6%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.9%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary35.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership61.8%
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
9
Criccieth 9.6 mi
Porthmadog 10.5 mi
Penychain 10.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Penygroes 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

Llanllyfni 43 0.6 mi away ⇄
Talysarn 48 1.0 mi away ⇄
Groeslon 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Llandwrog 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Carmel 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Rhostryfan 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dinas Dinlle 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bontnewydd 59 4.3 mi away ⇄
Waunfawr 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Caeathro 49 5.7 mi away ⇄
Caernarfon 52 6.1 mi away ⇄
Trefor 49 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penygroes a nice place to live?

Penygroes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Penygroes 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 Penygroes?

Penygroes has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 36/100. There were 186 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Penygroes

LL54 43 ⇄

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