Town Pop. 646

Living in Trefriw: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Trefriw comes out at 51/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The LL27 district averages 41/100, putting Trefriw 10 points above its own postcode area.

Its broadband score runs 81 points above the LL27 district's 15/100. Safety (91) and environment (85) also clear 80/100. Healthcare (10), lifestyle (10) and transport (12) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LL27 postcode district.

51
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Settlement area

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Trefriw scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Maes Y Pandy 13 crimes
  2. 2 Wood Bank 10 crimes
  3. 3 Bro Gower 7 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 1.434 · PM2.5 4.348 · PM10 6.839 µg/m³
85
Green Space 85
Parks None
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
10
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital38.5 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital39.6 mi
Aintree University Hospital42.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust14.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryRURAL SOUTH CLINIC1.7 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)86.4%
available across Conwy
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired28.2%Student4%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.5%Skilled & technical40.6%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
58
Council tax Conwy · 2025-26
A £1,547
B £1,805
C £2,063
D £2,321
E £2,837
F £3,353
G £3,868
H £4,642
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
12
Gogledd Llanrwst / North Llanrwst 1.1 mi
Llanrwst 1.6 mi
Dolgarrog 2.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Trefriw 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

Llanrwst 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Dolgarrog 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Betws-y-Coed 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Llangernyw 46 6.4 mi away ⇄
Henryd 57 7.5 mi away ⇄
Llansanffraid Glan Conwy 54 8.1 mi away ⇄
Penmaenmawr 48 8.9 mi away ⇄
Dwygyfylchi 58 9.1 mi away ⇄
Llanfairfechan 49 9.4 mi away ⇄
Conwy 60 9.4 mi away ⇄
Llansannan 41 9.7 mi away ⇄
Bethesda 47 9.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trefriw a nice place to live?

Trefriw is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Trefriw is 51/100, 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 Trefriw?

Trefriw is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Trefriw

LL27 41 ⇄

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