Town Pop. 460

Living in Rhostryfan: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rhostryfan is 48/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Rhostryfan places 3rd of 8 in the LL54 postcode district.

It scores 5 points above the LL54 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On broadband specifically, Rhostryfan sits 40 points above the LL54 district figure of 47/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL54 postcode district.

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Rhostryfan scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
121.7 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 25 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 17 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Cae Magw 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 1.672 · PM2.5 4.187 · PM10 6.552 µg/m³
85
Green Space 47
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital56.3 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital57.2 mi
Aintree University Hospital59.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust8.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLIVERPOOL HOUSE2 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired25%Student4.4%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.9%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership80%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
46
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Llanfairpwll 8.8 mi
Llanfairpwll 8.8 mi
Bangor 9.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rhostryfan 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

Bontnewydd 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Carmel 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Groeslon 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Waunfawr 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Caeathro 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Llandwrog 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Talysarn 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Caernarfon 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Penygroes 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dinas Dinlle 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Llanllyfni 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Llanrug 48 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rhostryfan a nice place to live?

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

Rhostryfan is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Rhostryfan

LL54 43 ⇄

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