Town Pop. 862

Living in Rachub: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rachub comes out at 52/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Rachub most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the LL57 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 55 points above the LL57 district's 42/100. Transport (22), lifestyle (23) and healthcare (24) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Rachub in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LL57 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Rachub scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
241.3 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 84 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↑ 328% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ffordd Llandegai 17 crimes
  2. 2 Llys-Y-Gwynt Service Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Cae Emrys 13 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 1.882 · PM2.5 4.464 · PM10 7.169 µg/m³
84
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital47.7 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital48.1 mi
Aintree University Hospital50.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryCANOLFAN FEDDYGOL YR HEN0.8 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed3.5%Retired20.8%Student5.2%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary26.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.8%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership69.9%
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
22
Bangor 3.7 mi
Llanfairfechan 5.6 mi
Llanfairpwll 6.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rachub 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

Bethesda 47 0.8 mi away ⇄
Tregarth 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Llandygai 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bangor 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clwt-y-bont 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Llandegfan 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Penisa'r Waun 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Menai Bridge 52 5.1 mi away ⇄
Beaumaris 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Llanfairfechan 49 5.6 mi away ⇄
Llanberis 46 5.7 mi away ⇄
Llanrug 48 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rachub a nice place to live?

Rachub is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rachub is 52/100, 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 Rachub?

Rachub is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 208 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Rachub

LL57 49 ⇄

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