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About

Abererch ward lies along the northern coast of the Llŷn Peninsula, bordering the tidal waters of the Afon Wen and the broader expanse of Cardigan Bay. The area is primarily low-lying, with agricultural land and small settlements defining its character. The ward includes the village of Abererch itself, which sits just inland from the shoreline. A notable feature is the presence of the preserved Abererch Saltings, a coastal marsh habitat important for local wildlife.

The landscape is shaped by its proximity to the sea and the flat, fertile ground used for farming. The ward is traversed by the Cambrian Coast railway line, which connects it to larger towns like Pwllheli. The local community is centred around the village activities and its historical connections to the maritime environment. The area's geography provides a distinct, open aspect with views across the estuary and towards the mountains of Snowdonia in the distance.

Area overview

On average Abererch has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abererch is £45,127 per year. Abererch is home to around 1,270 people, with a population density of about 51 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abererch Population
1,270
Population density
51 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.39(+3%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.81(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.94(-46%)
Public order
3.15(-62%)
Other theft
3.15(-31%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,236
97.32%
Other Asian
6
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.47%
Other White
6
0.47%
Irish
5
0.39%
Total population: 1,270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
348
33.05%
Level 3 (A level)
177
16.81%
No qualifications
168
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
163
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
93
8.83%
Total 16+ residents: 1,053

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
289
51.15%
Owns with a mortgage
119
21.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
60
10.62%
Other social rented
39
6.9%
Social rents from council
27
4.78%
Total households: 565

Property prices in Abererch

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £262K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Abererch area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abererch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£245,500£195
Detached7£235,000£168
Terraced3£190,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abererch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abererch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,000£202,500£96,750
2017£244,000£163,750£127,000
2018£300,000£210,000£106,000
2019£247,500£156,000£106,000
2020£219,000£170,000£150,000
2021£265,000£255,000£136,500
2022£260,000£250,000£170,000
2023£485,000£151,000£135,000
2024£339,000£293,000£170,000
2025£260,000£245,500£155,000
2026£275,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abererch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abererch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£133£132
2017£159£166£177
2018£203£154£172
2019£230£189£156
2020£210£129£173
2021£230£220£168
2022£250£194£214
2023£392£147£218
2024£334£214£211
2025£170£195£232
2026£311£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abererch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abererch in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Abererch

Is Abererch safe?

Abererch records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Abererch?

The median sale price in Abererch is £225,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Abererch?

Abererch scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Abererch sits around rank 1,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Abererch?

The average household income in Abererch is around £45,127 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Abererch?

Abererch is represented by 1 elected councillor: Richard Roberts (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.