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Llanllyfni

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About

Llanllyfni is a rural ward situated in the heart of the Llŷn Peninsula. Its landscape is dominated by the prominent peak of Mynydd Graig Goch to the west and the broader slopes of Mynydd Nefyn to the north. The area is characterised by scattered farms, small settlements, and the Afon Llyfni river which flows through the valley. Agriculture remains a central part of the local economy and community life here.

The ward includes the village of Carmel and is traversed by the B4417 road. A notable feature is the presence of the old Nantlle Railway trackbed, a remnant of the area's slate quarrying history. The surrounding land is used for both pasture and forestry, creating a patchwork of fields and woodland. The community maintains a strong Welsh cultural identity, with the Welsh language widely spoken in daily life.

Area overview

On average Llanllyfni has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 22.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanllyfni is £43,746 per year. Llanllyfni is home to around 1,957 people, with a population density of about 64.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanllyfni Population
1,957
Population density
64.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.54(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.68(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.42(+165%)
Public order
7.66(-7%)
Other theft
6.13(+34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,888
96.52%
Other White
29
1.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.36%
Bangladeshi
6
0.31%
Total population: 1,956

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
457
30.17%
No qualifications
282
18.61%
Level 3 (A level)
267
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
249
16.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
139
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 1,515

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
335
39.41%
Owns with a mortgage
211
24.82%
Other social rented
120
14.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
85
10%
Social rents from council
72
8.47%
Total households: 850

Property prices in Llanllyfni

Median price£132,000
Price per sq ft£177
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £155K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £132,000 (about £177 per square foot) in Llanllyfni area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £225,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanllyfni over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£145,000£216
Semi-Detached6£134,500£159
Terraced15£130,000£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanllyfni

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanllyfni.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£110,000£97,500£74,000
2017£135,000£130,000£83,250
2018£325,000£116,500£79,950
2019£204,000£112,500£87,875
2020£191,250£171,750£105,000
2021£322,500£130,000£109,950
2022£158,000£136,000£144,250
2023£150,000£157,500£121,500
2024£225,000£165,000£139,500
2025£309,000£195,750£122,500
2026£185,000£114,750£134,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanllyfni.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanllyfni.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£114£111£90
2017£130£129£109
2018£132£128£113
2019£172£120£113
2020£165£141£143
2021£190£138£151
2022£168£162£179
2023£217£189£182
2024£197£120£154
2025£217£166£147
2026£259£139£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanllyfni.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Llanllyfni ward.

Local councillors

Peter Thomas

Llanllyfni - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Llanllyfni

Is Llanllyfni safe?

Llanllyfni records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Llanllyfni?

The median sale price in Llanllyfni is £132,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Llanllyfni?

Llanllyfni scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Llanllyfni sits around rank 662 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 Llanllyfni?

The average household income in Llanllyfni is around £43,746 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Llanllyfni?

Llanllyfni is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter Thomas (Independent).