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About

Efailnewydd a Buan is a rural ward in western Gwynedd, situated on the Llŷn Peninsula. It encompasses the small village of Efailnewydd and the larger, historic parish of Buan, which includes the settlement of Llanaelhaearn. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, stone walls, and scattered settlements, with views towards the northern coast and the mountains of Eryri.

The area is deeply rooted in Welsh culture and the Welsh language. It is home to the ancient St. Aelhaearn's Church in Llanaelhaearn, a site of early Christian significance. The ward's quiet, agricultural character is defined by its network of narrow lanes connecting farms and hamlets.

Area overview

On average Efailnewydd a Buan has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Efailnewydd a Buan is £42,977 per year. Efailnewydd a Buan is home to around 1,297 people, with a population density of about 23.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Efailnewydd a Buan Population
1,297
Population density
23.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.79(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.48(-35%)
Burglary
2.31(-1%)
Drugs
1.54(-41%)
Other theft
1.54(-66%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,269
97.84%
Other White
8
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
0.39%
Irish
4
0.31%
Total population: 1,297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
372
34.25%
Level 3 (A level)
200
18.42%
No qualifications
186
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
164
15.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
73
6.72%
Total 16+ residents: 1,086

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
300
55.76%
Owns with a mortgage
116
21.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
8.55%
Other forms of private rent
30
5.58%
Other social rented
24
4.46%
Total households: 538

Property prices in Efailnewydd a Buan

Median price£266,900
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £327K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £266,900 (about £237 per square foot) in Efailnewydd a Buan area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Efailnewydd a Buan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£281,900£237
Semi-Detached3£256,250£292
Terraced1£188,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Efailnewydd a Buan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Efailnewydd a Buan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,500£192,000£118,000
2017£249,000£211,000£110,500
2018£222,500£162,000£108,000
2019£285,250£157,500£118,000
2020£260,000£127,000£145,000
2021£390,000£178,250£110,000
2022£325,000£169,000£153,998
2023£310,000£186,000£192,000
2024£275,000£164,500£135,000
2025£295,000£256,250
2026£372,500£243,000£188,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Efailnewydd a Buan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Efailnewydd a Buan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£156£192
2017£173£200£150
2018£202£151£133
2019£233£143£210
2020£172£177£207
2021£248£219£234
2022£263£239£238
2023£317£257£203
2024£237£246
2025£232£262
2026£181£262£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Efailnewydd a Buan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Efailnewydd a Buan in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Efailnewydd a Buan

Is Efailnewydd a Buan safe?

Efailnewydd a Buan records about 19 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 Efailnewydd a Buan?

The median sale price in Efailnewydd a Buan is £266,900 (about £237 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Efailnewydd a Buan?

Efailnewydd a Buan scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Efailnewydd a Buan sits around rank 1,177 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 Efailnewydd a Buan?

The average household income in Efailnewydd a Buan is around £42,977 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Efailnewydd a Buan?

Efailnewydd a Buan is represented by 1 elected councillor: Anwen Jane (Independent).

All postcodes in Efailnewydd a Buan

LL535UT

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538PZ

Lon Boduan

LL538LZ

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL536DT

Lon Boduan

LL537TB

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538YH

Cefn Morfa

LL538EZ

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL537YW

Lon Pin

LL536DW

Lon Boduan

LL537TD

Pen Y Groes Cottages

LL537NH

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538UH

Lon Fawr

LL538LJ

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL536DS

Lon Boduan

LL538DQ

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL536YQ

Cefn Morfa

LL538EQ

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538DX

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL537PN

Lon Pin

LL538UA

Lon Cae Glas

LL538DJ

Pentre Uchaf Terrace

LL537PW

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL536DN

Lon Boduan

LL537YH

Lon Pin

LL535UP

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538EX

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538TY

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL535UN

Britannia Terrace

LL538PX

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL535UH

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL536DP

Lon Boduan

LL535TP

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL535TN

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538UY

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL537YS

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL537YP

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL537TE

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538UR

Cefn Morfa

LL538TP

Lon Boduan

LL536YB

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538EJ

Penybont Cottages

LL536YE

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL536DH

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL537NE

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL536YD

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538YG

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL537PT

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL535TR

Boduan Road

LL537YN

Trer Ddol

LL537YR

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL535UR

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538UT

Lon Fawr

LL538UG

Lon Fawr

LL535TL

Bodegroes Terrace

LL538PL

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL535UW

Cae Bach

LL538YF

Tanyfron

LL538PQ

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538TU

Lon Boduan

LL537YL

Lon Pin

LL538TR

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL537PL

Lon Pin

LL538LX

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL535UG

Allt Salem

LL535TG

Penlon Llyon

LL536DR

Lon Boduan

LL538UF

Lon Fawr

LL538TT

Lon Boduan

LL538SB

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL537TA

Riverside

LL537NF

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538UU

Cefn Morfa

LL538YL

Cefn Morfa

LL538PJ

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538TS

Lon Boduan

LL537HF

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL535TH

Bodegroes Terrace

LL537NG

Bro Cynfil

LL538TW

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538DZ

Efailnewydd a Buan

LL538TN

Parc Yr Efail

LL535TW

Pengwern Estate

LL538YE

Y Fron

LL535TJ

Parc Yr Efail

LL536DL

Efailnewydd a Buan

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.