Llanfairfechan vs Penrhyn Bay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Llanfairfechan wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Penrhyn Bay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Llanfairfechan
£197,802
Penrhyn Bay
£306,895
Crime Rate
Llanfairfechan
84.0
Penrhyn Bay
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Llanfairfechan
N/A
Penrhyn Bay
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Llanfairfechan
129.8
Penrhyn Bay
455.2
EPC Rating
Llanfairfechan
65.4
Penrhyn Bay
67.2
Median Income
Llanfairfechan
£25,604
Penrhyn Bay
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Penrhyn Bay commands an average of £306,895, compared with £197,802 in Llanfairfechan – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Llanfairfechan is a flat at £120,000, while in Penrhyn Bay it is a flat at £95,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Penrhyn Bay (£235,300 vs £138,214).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Penrhyn Bay prices grew faster — 52% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Penrhyn Bay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.6 per 1,000 versus 84 per 1,000 in Llanfairfechan. The most common crime category in Llanfairfechan is violent-crime, while in Penrhyn Bay it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Llanfairfechan and Penrhyn Bay. Llanfairfechan has 0 schools and Penrhyn Bay has 0 schools.
Llanfairfechan School Inspection Breakdown
Penrhyn Bay School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Llanfairfechan | Penrhyn Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.2 Mbps in Penrhyn Bay and 129.8 Mbps in Llanfairfechan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Llanfairfechan and 98.5% in Penrhyn Bay. Gigabit availability stands at 12.9% in Llanfairfechan and 89.3% in Penrhyn Bay.
Penrhyn Bay is the faster of the two by 251% on average download speed (455 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Penrhyn Bay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.2 (D), while Llanfairfechan averages 65.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,510 in Llanfairfechan and £1,448 in Penrhyn Bay. 46.2% of homes in Llanfairfechan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Penrhyn Bay.
Penrhyn Bay has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 46.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,022 in Penrhyn Bay and £25,604 in Llanfairfechan. The median age is 47.8 in Llanfairfechan and 49.5 in Penrhyn Bay. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Llanfairfechan versus 68.4% in Penrhyn Bay. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Llanfairfechan and 50.6% in Penrhyn Bay.
| Indicator | Llanfairfechan | Penrhyn Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,261 | 4,201 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £25,604 | £27,022 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 50.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 32.4% |
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