Fairbourne (LL38), a coastal postcode in Gwynedd, Wales, has recorded a trajectory score of 63.7/100, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices grew at a compound annual rate of 2.5%, while rental yields expanded faster at 3.8% CAGR, indicating stronger rental demand relative to capital appreciation. Population growth remained subdued at 0.5% over the same period. The district is classified as being in the latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation currently, though underlying market dynamics merit monitoring. The rental-to-price growth differential may appeal to investors prioritising income over capital gains in this seaside location.
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- 1Property prices up 1.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 3.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Fairbourne · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.4 points this month to 63/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Fairbourne (LL38) common questions
Is Fairbourne up and coming?
Fairbourne (LL38) has a trajectory score of 63/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 3% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Fairbourne safe?
Fairbourne has a safety score of 97/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Fairbourne?
The average property price in Fairbourne (LL38) is £197k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Fairbourne?
The median monthly rent in Fairbourne (LL38) is £677 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Fairbourne?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Arthog (LL39), Barmouth (LL42), Llwyngwril (LL37), Aberystwyth (SY23), Talybont (LL43). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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