Town Pop. 1,895

Living in Y Felinheli: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Y Felinheli scores 52/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 73/100 against a town median of 88/100.

On healthcare specifically, Y Felinheli sits 21 points above the LL56 district figure of 30/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (20) and transport (23). That puts Y Felinheli in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LL56 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
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Y Felinheli scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
115 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 98 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 72 crimes
  2. 2 Ffordd Siabod 26 crimes
  3. 3 Ffordd Fodolydd 15 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 2.631 · PM2.5 4.292 · PM10 6.918 µg/m³
84
Green Space 50
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
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
51
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital53.2 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital53.8 mi
Aintree University Hospital55.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust2.7 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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired22.7%Student4.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)47%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership70.2%
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
23
Llanfairpwll 2.6 mi
Llanfairpwll 2.6 mi
Bangor 4.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £227,500 23
Terraced £185,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£170k £207k £245k £282k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bethel 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Llanrug 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Brynsiencyn 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Llanddaniel Fab 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Penisa'r Waun 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Caernarfon 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Menai Bridge 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Caeathro 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gaerwen 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bangor 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clwt-y-bont 40 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Y Felinheli a nice place to live?

Y Felinheli is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Y Felinheli 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 Y Felinheli?

Y Felinheli has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 218 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Y Felinheli?

The current median house price in Y Felinheli is £227,500, around 20% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £185,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Y Felinheli

LL56 48 ⇄

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