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Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn

Gwynedd 012 · 5 sub-areas · 7,854 residents

Best for Couples (59/100)Watch-out: Families (43/100)Liveability 49/100 · Below median

Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn is a mid-density neighbourhood of Gwynedd in the Wales region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees.

Median rent
£685+1.6%
vs last year
Crime / 1k / yr
48.8
Top quartile
Best hub commute
229 min
Direct to Liverpool
Good schools 2 km
0%
1 schools within 2 km
Liveability
49/100
Below median
Population
7,854
5 sub-areas

Overview

Overview

What's it like to live in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?

A snapshot of Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn

Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £685 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.

Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically

Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.

Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn in Gwynedd

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
The median monthly rent across Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn is £685.
How safe is Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer. The score is the national percentile rank of police-recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, inverted.
How well-connected is Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
Transport score: — out of 100. Combines walking time to the nearest rail station, walking time to the nearest metro stop, and public-transport time to clusters with 5,000+ jobs. The nearest rail station is roughly 67 minutes' walk.
What schools are near Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
There are 1 schools within 2 km of Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn, of which 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 105246 m away.
What is the council tax band in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
The most common council tax band in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn is B. Council tax is set by Gwynedd council and applies to every property in the area.
How long is the commute from Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn to London?
By the fastest direct train, the journey from Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn to central London is approximately 324 minutes. This is the fastest no-change rail journey from the local area centroid; door-to-door times will vary with walking time to the station.
Is gigabit broadband available in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
100% of premises in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn are gigabit-capable according to Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Most properties can already buy gigabit packages.
What is the average property price in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
The average property price across Gwynedd (the local authority covering Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn) is approximately £199,316, per HM Land Registry's House Price Index. Per-local area prices vary; see the cost-of-living section for medians by property type.
Is Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn a commuter town or workplace hub?
Commuter town — most working residents travel out for work. (0.48 jobs per working-age resident. Median resident salary £25,179.)
Which local areas are part of Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn contains 5 local areas: Gwynedd 012D, Gwynedd 012E, Gwynedd 012C, Gwynedd 012B, Gwynedd 012A.
Where is Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn sits within Gwynedd in the Wales region.
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Frequently asked about Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn

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What is the average rent in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
The estimated median monthly rent in Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn is £685. This is derived from the council-area ONS rental figure scaled by the local sale-price gradient — see the Cost section for the breakdown by bedroom count and the affordability ratio against local salaries.
Is Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn a safe place to live?
Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn has a safety score of 78/100. The score is the national percentile rank of police-recorded crime per 1,000 residents, inverted so 100 is the safest 1% of England + Wales. The Safety section below shows the breakdown by category.
What schools are near Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
0% of schools within 2 km of Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The Schools section lists individual schools with inspection ratings.
How long is the commute from Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn?
Public-transport commute time from Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn to central London is approximately 324 minutes. The Transport section has commute times to every major UK city hub.
How is Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn different from the rest of Gwynedd?
Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn contains 5 sub-areas. The "Sub-areas" section below lets you drill into each one individually — they often vary by 20%+ on rent and demographics within the same neighbourhood.
Where does Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn rank in Gwynedd?
Pwllheli & Morfa Nefyn scores 49/100 on our composite liveability index. To see how it stacks up against every other neighbourhood in Gwynedd, see the Cities table on the Gwynedd page.
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