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Living in Waunfawr: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Waunfawr scores 44/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 38/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the LL55 postcode district, Waunfawr ranks 8th. Against the wider LL55 district average of 51/100, that is 7 points below. Its healthcare score runs 36 points below the LL55 district's 74/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LL55 postcode district.

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Waunfawr scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
143.9 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 30 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Shoplifting 3 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tref Eilian 13 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 11 crimes
  3. 3 Stad Glyndwr 9 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 1.7 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.7 µg/m³
85
Green Space 50
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital54.3 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital55.1 mi
Aintree University Hospital57.8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,488 patients per GP

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

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired24%Student4.3%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.9%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
51
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
4
Llanfairpwll 7.5 mi
Llanfairpwll 7.5 mi
Bangor 8.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Waunfawr 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

Rhostryfan 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Caeathro 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Llanrug 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bontnewydd 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Caernarfon 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Penisa'r Waun 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Carmel 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Llanberis 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bethel 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Groeslon 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clwt-y-bont 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Talysarn 48 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waunfawr a nice place to live?

Waunfawr has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Waunfawr is 44/100, 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 Waunfawr?

Waunfawr is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Waunfawr

LL55 51 ⇄

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