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Llangollen, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Llangollen is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 3,466. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,466 Population 470/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$41,518 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,518 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$238,021 home value, $1,038/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Llangollen

Llangollen

Llangollen is a town and community, situated on the River Dee, in Denbighshire, Wales. Its riverside location forms the edge of the Berwyn range, and the Dee Valley section of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the easternmost point of the Dee Valley Way being within the town. At the 2021 census the community had a population of 3,603.

People

Population3,466
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density470/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,518
Per Capita$41,518
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$238,021
Rent$1,038
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units1,386

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+46.8%

Community

Population3,466
Population Density470 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates52.9683°, -3.1713°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation45.7 inches (1,161 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.2 inches (31 cm)
Median Household Income$41,518
Median Age47.1 years

About Llangollen

Llangollen is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 3,466. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Llangollen has a population of 3,466 with a density of 470 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles. The median age is 47.1 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly Asian (2%), with 1.9% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 7.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,466
Total Population
470
People / sq mi
47.1yrs
Median Age
21% above United Kingdom avg
7.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.0%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.0%

Social Characteristics

Llangollen vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Llangollen is $41,518, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,518. The average weekly wage is $798, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 315 business establishments. 21.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Llangollen vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$41,518
45% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$41,518
Avg Weekly Wage$798

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)315

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.7%
Public Transit3.0%
Work from Home21.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Llangollen is $238,021, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,038 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,386 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$238,021
16% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,038
11% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units1,386

Property Tax

Llangollen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density470/sq mi
Coordinates52.9683°N, 3.1713°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (May) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 85 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 74 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 128 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 85 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 146 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 130 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 34 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 56 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 88 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 104 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 148 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 96 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 134 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 136 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 38 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 50 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 141 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 88 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 84 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in

Llangollen has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 37°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (3.0").

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30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10% below the national average of 33.7%. 46.8% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
10% below United Kingdom avg
High School+46.8%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density470/sq mi
Total Area7.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.7%
Public Transit3.0%
Work from Home21.1%

Schools in Llangollen

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ysgol Gymraeg Y Gwernant, Ysgol Bryn Collen - - - -
Ysgol Dinas Brân - - - -
Ysgol Cynddelw - - - -
Garth C.P. School - - - -
Pontfadog C.P. School - - - -
Bryntysilio Outdoor Centre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Llangollen

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Hereme 2000s pop 2000's, pop MP3
Wrexham Premier Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Llangollen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amgueddfa Corwen Museum
Buckley Library
Cambrian Railways Museum
Chwarel Wynne Slate Mine
Denbigh Museum
Erddig Hall
Llangollen Motor Museum
Llangollen Museum
Mold Library
Oswestry Town Museum
Plas Newydd
Ruthin Gaol Museum
Stori Brymbo
Tanat Valley Light Railway Museum
Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers
Wrexham Archives
Wrexham Museum
WWII Museum
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
Y Dolydd - The Workhouse

Libraries in Llangollen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abandoned/Disused0.0
Blacon Libary0.0
Brymbo Library0.0
Buckley Library0.0
Cefn Mawr Library0.0
Chirk Library0.0
Coleg Cambria, Yale Library0.0
Connah's Quay Library and Learning Centre0.0
Denbigh Library0.0
Garden City Library0.0
Gladstone's Library0.0
Llanfyllin Library0.0
Llangollen Library0.0
Mancot Community Library0.0
Mold Library0.0
Mynydd Isa0.0
Oswestry Library0.0
Overton Library0.0
Ruthin Library0.0
Wrexham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Llangollen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Butchers' Market
General Market
Mold Indoor Market
Oswestry Town Market

Hotels in Llangollen

16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Grange Hotel
Bensons Hotel
Bryn Howel Hotel
Gales
Manorhaus Llangollen
Mill
Mulberry Inn
Mulberry Inn
Riverbanc
Royal Hotel
The Chainbridge Hotel
The Hand Hotel
The Three Eagles
The Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa
Tyn Dwr Hall
White Waters Country Hotel

Restaurants in Llangollen

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Grange Hotel
Adyan Tandoori Restaurant
Dee Pizza
Dee Side Bistro
Gales Of Llangollen
Room 29
The Gallery Restaurant
The Station Cafe And Bar
Vale of Llangollen Golf Club

Cafes in Llangollen

16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Farm Bistro, Shop And Butchers
Cottage Tea Rooms
Finley's Cafe
Finley's Sandwich Bar
Fouzi's
Friends Cafe (Llangollen Health Centre)
George’s Cafe
Gradient
Let's Avocuddle
Llangollen Wharf
M'eating Point
S & G Bistro & Pizzeria
Stables Tea Room
The Tollgate Cafe
Vintage Rose
Welsh Canal Holiday Craft

Clinics in Llangollen

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Llangollen Health Centre

Veterinaries in Llangollen

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dee Valley Vets

Train Stations in Llangollen

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berwyn
Deeside Halt
Llangollen

Gas Stations in Llangollen

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Golf Courses in Llangollen

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vale of Llangollen Golf Club

Breweries in Llangollen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Llangollen Brewery
Stonehouse Brewery
Wrexham Lager Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Llangollen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Llangollen

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Ditton Priors Airstrip-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hanley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Down Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Shobdon Airfield-Small Airport
Sleap Airfield-Small Airport
Tern Hill Airfield-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport
Tilstock Airfield-Small Airport
Trench Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport
Welshpool Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Llangollen

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Glyn Ceiriog Post Office
Pontfadog Post Office
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Llangollen

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ainon Begydowyr
Chapel Hebron
Glanrafon Evangelical Church
Llangollen Methodist Church
Memorial Hall
Pandy Chapel
Penycoed Christian Centre
Saint John the Baptist Church
St John's Church
St Tysilio's Church
St. Collen's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Llangollen

What is the population of Llangollen?

Llangollen has a population of 3,466 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 470 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.7% male.

Is Llangollen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $41,518, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $238,021 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Llangollen?

Llangollen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 12.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Llangollen?

The unemployment rate in Llangollen is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $798. There are 315 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Llangollen?

The median home value in Llangollen is $238,021. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,038. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Llangollen?

30.4% of adults in Llangollen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.8% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Llangollen?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Llangollen is 1.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 2% Asian. 98% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 7.1% of residents have a disability.

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