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Portmeirion, Gwynedd

Wales · Population 82 · 0.6 sq miles

Avg House Price
£285,000
Schools Rated Good+
100%
Crime vs National
Well below average
Avg Broadband
24 Mbps
Nearest GP
4.8 miles

Portmeirion is one of the most extraordinary and singular places in the British Isles — an Italianate fantasy village on the shores of Tremadog Bay in North Wales, designed over 50 years by the eccentric Welsh architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. The result is a wildly improbable, genuinely delightful collection of colonnades, domes, campaniles and follies in pastel Mediterranean colours, set in semi-tropical gardens against a backdrop of Snowdonian peaks.


Portmeirion was the filming location for the iconic 1960s TV series The Prisoner. Overnight guests have the place to themselves from early evening. The Portmeirion pottery (famous worldwide for its 'Botanic Garden' pattern) is based here. Two narrow-gauge railways — the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland — operate minutes away.

Data last updated: June 2026 · Sources: ONS, Land Registry, Ofsted, Police.uk, Ofcom, NHS Digital
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Housing & Property Prices

HM Land Registry
Average Price
£285,000
All property types
Detached
£415,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£255,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£208,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£148,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.0%
vs previous year
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Schools & Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted
Outstanding
0
schools
Good
1
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
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Crime Statistics

Police.uk
Crime Rate
8
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Anti-social behaviour
2
Violence & sexual
1
Burglary
0
Vehicle crime
1
Shoplifting
0
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Broadband & Connectivity

Ofcom
Average Download
24 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
52%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
10%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
4%
premises
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Health & NHS Access

NHS Digital
Nearest GP Surgery
Porthmadog Medical Centre
4.8 miles away
NHS Trust
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Ysbyty Gwynedd Bangor
24.4 miles
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Environment & Green Space

DEFRA / ONS
Air Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
82%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
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Transport & Connectivity

DfT / National Rail
Nearest Station
Minffordd Railway Station
0.8 miles
To London
5h 00m (via Shrewsbury)
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A470
8.4 miles
Nearest Airport
Liverpool John Lennon
88 miles
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Portmeirion at a Glance — Area Scorecard

TownData.co.uk
Overall
9.0
Excellent
Family Life
8.0
Very Good
Schools
8.0
Very Good
Transport
4.0
Poor
Nightlife
3.0
Poor
Value for Money
7.0
Very Good
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
10.0
Excellent

Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.

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Who is Portmeirion Good For?

TownData.co.uk
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Families
✅ Great for families
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Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
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Students
❌ Limited student life
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Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
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Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
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First-Time Buyers
⚡ Moderate affordability
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Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
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Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
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Things to Do & Local Attractions

VisitBritain
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    Portmeirion Village
    The most extraordinary village in Wales — Italianate domes, campaniles, colonnades and follies in pastel colours designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. A genuinely unique architectural experience.
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    The Prisoner Filming Location
    The entire village was used as 'The Village' in Patrick McGoohan's iconic 1960s series The Prisoner. Annual fan conventions and the eerie resonance of the architecture.
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    Portmeirion Gardens
    Semi-tropical woodland gardens surrounding the village — tree ferns, rhododendrons, giant bamboo and exotic plantings in a dramatic coastal setting.
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    Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
    Two of Wales's finest narrow-gauge railways — the Ffestiniog (to Blaenau Ffestiniog) and the Welsh Highland (to Caernarfon) are both minutes from Portmeirion.
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    Portmeirion Pottery
    The world-famous 'Botanic Garden' pattern has been in continuous production since 1972. The village shop sells the full range and factory seconds.
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Nearby Towns & Villages

ONS / Ordnance Survey
Porthmadog
4.8 miles west
Harlech
12.4 miles south
Criccieth
6.4 miles west
Blaenau Ffestiniog
12.8 miles north-east
Barmouth
18.4 miles south
Caernarfon
18.4 miles north-west
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Weather & Climate

Met Office
Jan
5°C
Feb
5°C
Mar
8°C
Apr
10°C
May
13°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
18°C
Aug
18°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
11°C
Nov
7°C
Dec
5°C
Annual Rainfall
1480mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1480 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 18°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 3°C
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portmeirion a nice place to live?
Portmeirion is a settlement in Gwynedd. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £285,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Portmeirion?
The average house price in Portmeirion is £285,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Portmeirion safe to live in?
Portmeirion's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Portmeirion?
100% of schools in Portmeirion are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Portmeirion?
Average broadband download speeds in Portmeirion are 24 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.

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