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De Pwllheli

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About

De Pwllheli ward encompasses the historic market town of Pwllheli, a key commercial and administrative centre for the Llŷn Peninsula. The area includes the town's harbour and stretches inland, featuring residential neighbourhoods, retail streets, and community facilities. The landscape is largely urban, set against a backdrop of agricultural land that characterises much of the surrounding region.

A notable feature is the town's two marinas, which support both local fishing and recreational boating. The ward contains Pwllheli's main shopping area, schools, and the iconic Y Maes market square, a focal point for centuries. The coastline here includes Glan-y-môr and the western edges of the harbour, with views across Cardigan Bay.

Area overview

On average De Pwllheli has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 28.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in De Pwllheli is £42,977 per year. De Pwllheli is home to around 1,858 people, with a population density of about 1,169 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

De Pwllheli Population
1,858
Population density
1,169 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.06(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.46(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
7(-5%)
Other theft
5.92(+29%)
Public order
4.31(-48%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,755
94.3%
Other White
78
4.19%
Other Asian
6
0.32%
Roma
5
0.27%
African
4
0.21%
Total population: 1,861

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
410
27.39%
No qualifications
327
21.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
250
16.7%
Level 3 (A level)
243
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
143
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 1,497

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
276
33.91%
Owns with a mortgage
161
19.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
123
15.11%
Other social rented
112
13.76%
Social rents from council
106
13.02%
Total households: 814

Property prices in De Pwllheli

Median price£257,500
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £301K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 (about £228 per square foot) in De Pwllheli area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in De Pwllheli over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£302,475£255
Semi-Detached8£262,500£262
Flats2£202,500£225
Terraced2£140,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in De Pwllheli

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in De Pwllheli.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196,000£140,000£140,000£290,000
2017£193,000£120,000£215,000£275,500
2018£317,500£163,500£178,000£185,000
2019£218,500£109,500£172,500£143,250
2020£208,500£95,000£205,000£137,500
2021£297,500£127,500£225,000£216,500
2022£345,000£170,500£256,000£280,975
2023£315,000£130,000£230,000£185,000
2024£350,000£119,000£222,500£237,500
2025£362,500£152,500£271,000£155,000
2026£299,950£200,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in De Pwllheli.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in De Pwllheli.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£188£129£212
2017£188£122£232£201
2018£202£170£184£154
2019£199£160£204£156
2020£189£101£163£164
2021£216£142£179£170
2022£274£166£263£257
2023£285£172£248£149
2024£224£158£246£173
2025£285£191£262£188
2026£238£227£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in De Pwllheli.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for De Pwllheli in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about De Pwllheli

Is De Pwllheli safe?

De Pwllheli records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in De Pwllheli?

The median sale price in De Pwllheli is £257,500 (about £228 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is De Pwllheli?

De Pwllheli scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in De Pwllheli sits around rank 1,042 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 De Pwllheli?

The average household income in De Pwllheli is around £42,977 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for De Pwllheli?

De Pwllheli is represented by 1 elected councillor: Hefin Underwood (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.