Town Pop. 3,830

Living in Pwllheli: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pwllheli scores 48/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Pwllheli most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 23/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Pwllheli places 2nd of 5 in the LL53 postcode district. The LL53 district averages 43/100, putting Pwllheli 5 points above its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 28 points above the LL53 district's 25/100. For the surrounding area, see LL53 postcode district.

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Pwllheli scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
23
134.2 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 184 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 116 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Shoplifting 41 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Public order 37 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 92 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Maes Square 64 crimes
  2. 2 Awel-Y-Mor 24 crimes
  3. 3 Llawrgors 23 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 2 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³
86
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital66.3 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital68.2 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital69.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust24.9 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 127 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed3%Retired25.4%Student3.7%Other inactive14.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.2%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary41%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership53.7%
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
31
Pwllheli 0.1 mi
Abererch 2 mi
Penychain 3.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 17
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 122
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £157,500 17
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£141k £170k £200k £229k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hafan y Mor 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Llanbedrog 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Nefyn 54 5.6 mi away ⇄
Abersoch 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Morfa Nefyn 47 6.4 mi away ⇄
Trefor 49 7.5 mi away ⇄
Criccieth 55 8.0 mi away ⇄
Morfa Bychan 45 10 mi away ⇄
Tremadog 42 12 mi away ⇄
Porthmadog 50 12 mi away ⇄
Llanllyfni 43 12 mi away ⇄
Penygroes 48 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pwllheli a nice place to live?

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

Crime levels in Pwllheli are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 514 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pwllheli?

The current median house price in Pwllheli is £157,500, around 45% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 20%.

Postcode districts in Pwllheli

LL53 43 ⇄

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