Town Pop. 2,823

Living in Porthmadog: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Porthmadog comes out at 50/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the LL49 postcode district. Broadband (91) and environment (82) sit at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Porthmadog in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL49 postcode district.

50
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
20
166.5 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 176 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 89 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Shoplifting 55 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Public order 41 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
other 69 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 66 crimes
  2. 2 Police Station 49 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 45 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 1.7 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³
86
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital54.2 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital57.6 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital58.2 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 2 within 4km
GP capacity1,918 patients per GP

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

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 101 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate49%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49%Unemployed2.7%Retired35.9%Student3.2%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.1%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary32.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership69.5%
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
Porthmadog 0.3 mi
Minffordd 2 mi
Penrhyndeudraeth 2.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 26
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 98
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £155,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£148k £178k £208k £238k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Tremadog 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Morfa Bychan 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Penrhyndeudraeth 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Criccieth 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Harlech 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Gellilydan 0 7.7 mi away ⇄
Llanbedr 51 7.8 mi away ⇄
Hafan y Mor 0 8.4 mi away ⇄
Llan Ffestiniog 39 8.7 mi away ⇄
Trawsfynydd 46 9.0 mi away ⇄
Blaenau Ffestiniog 47 9.2 mi away ⇄
Dyffryn Ardudwy 47 9.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Porthmadog a nice place to live?

Porthmadog is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Porthmadog is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Porthmadog?

Crime levels in Porthmadog are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 20/100. There were 470 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Porthmadog?

The current median house price in Porthmadog is £155,000, around 46% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%.

Postcode districts in Porthmadog

LL49 48 ⇄

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