Area guide · Gwynedd

Living in Pwllheli

A snapshot of life in Pwllheli, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Pwllheli is a village in Gwynedd, Wales with a population of 3,622. The average house price is £290,775 and the overall crime rate is 69.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Pwllheli ranks

Affordability
#123 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#54 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,622

Avg House Price

£290,775

Crime Rate

69.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

282 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£24,186

Median Age

46.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Pwllheli's detached homes (£348,606) command roughly 2.1× the price of a flat (£163,571).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Pwllheli prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£234,301 → £290,775).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£348,606	£317,500	88
Semi-Detached	£253,491	£247,750	34
Terraced	£198,524	£187,500	56
Flat	£163,571	£163,000	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Pwllheli is 69.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Pwllheli: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Pwllheli averages 282 Mbps — 182% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Pwllheli homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 43.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	63.6
% Rated C or Above	43.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,572

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,622
Median Age	46.1
Median Household Income	£24,186
Employment Rate	52.9%
Owner Occupied	65.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Pwllheli?

The average house price in Pwllheli is £290,775 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Pwllheli?

The most affordable entry point in Pwllheli is a flat, with an average price of £163,571.

Is Pwllheli a safe place to live?

Pwllheli has a recorded crime rate of 69.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Pwllheli?

Average broadband download speeds in Pwllheli are around 282 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 81.8% of premises.

How big is Pwllheli?

Pwllheli is a settlement in Gwynedd with a population of approximately 3,622.

Most compared with

How does Pwllheli stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Pwllheli

House price: £177,121 · £290,775
Crime rate: 85 · 69.9
Distance: 96.8 mi

Abercarn

Pwllheli

House price: £166,339 · £290,775
Crime rate: 84.7 · 69.9
Distance: 101.5 mi

Abercynon

Pwllheli

House price: £161,702 · £290,775
Crime rate: N/A · 69.9
Distance: 96.9 mi

Aberdare

Pwllheli

House price: £172,897 · £290,775
Crime rate: N/A · 69.9
Distance: 90.7 mi

Abergavenny

Pwllheli

House price: £356,309 · £290,775
Crime rate: 64.2 · 69.9
Distance: 94.1 mi

Abergele

Pwllheli

House price: £231,606 · £290,775
Crime rate: 83.8 · 69.9
Distance: 44.2 mi

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