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Isle of Anglesey

Economic profile. Data last updated 2026-03-28.

Isle of Anglesey supports 21,255 workplace jobs with median earnings 9% below the England average. Productivity (GVA per job) is ranked 222nd of 391 local authorities.

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Population

69,097

↓ 1.1%

England: 58,620,101

Workplace Jobs

21,255

Median Annual Earnings

£29,944

269th of 348

England: £33,080

Median House Price

£249,382

↑ 1.8%269th of 348

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

GVA per Job

£59,491

222nd of 391

England: £63,763

Source: ONS, Nomis, HM Land Registry, 2024-2025·Last updated March 2026

Demographics & Population

Mid-year population estimates (2024) and Census 2021 age profile.

Mid-year population estimate of 69,097. Population has declined by 1.1% over five years, significantly below the England rate of 11.4%. Working-age population (56.1%) is below the England average.

Population

69,097

England: 58,620,101

Working-Age (16-64)

56.1%

England: 62.9%

Under 16

16.5%

Over 65

27.4%

Source: ONS Mid-Year Population Estimates, Census 2021, 2024·Last updated March 2026

Earnings & Income

Gross annual earnings distribution, 2025.

Median annual earnings of £29,944 are below the England median of £33,080.

Median Annual

£29,944

England: £33,080

10th Percentile

N/A

90th Percentile

N/A

90/10 Ratio

N/A

Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap is 20.3% (male median £33,918, female median £27,031). This is significantly below the England gap of 28.2%.

Gender Pay Gap

20.3%

England: 28.2%

Source: ASHE via Nomis, 2025·Last updated March 2026

Industry Structure

Location quotients and shift-share analysis for Isle of Anglesey's economy.

The most specialised sectors are Agriculture, forestry & fishing (LQ 5.05) and Water supply & waste management (LQ 3.60). Education shows the strongest local competitive advantage. Accommodation & food service underperforms its national sectoral trend.

Largest Sector

Wholesale & retail trade

Most Specialised

Agriculture, forestry & fishing

England: LQ 5.05

Fastest Growing

Education

Specialised Sectors

5

England: LQ > 1.25

Source: BRES via Nomis, 2020-2024·Last updated March 2026

Housing & Property Market

Estimated house prices for Isle of Anglesey vs England, 2015-2025.

The median house price of £249,382 is below the England median of £290,000. The price-to-earnings ratio is 8.3x. Prices have risen 1.8% over the past year.

Median Price

£249,382

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

12-Month Change

1.8%

Source: HM Land Registry, Census 2021, 2015-2025·Last updated March 2026

Benchmark to national figures

Comparing Isle of Anglesey to Wales and Great Britain averages.

Isle of Anglesey's median earnings of £29,944 are in line with the Wales average. The claimant rate of 3.8% is higher than the GB average of 3.5%.

Median earnings

£29,944

Wales: £30,754(3% below)
GB: £32,401(8% below)

Median house price

£249,382

Wales: £256,129(3% below)
GB: £269,841(8% below)

Claimant rate

3.8%

Wales: 3.4%
GB: 3.5%

GVA per job

£59,491

Wales: £60,032
GB: £61,125(3% below)

Working-age population

56.1%

Wales: 60.2%(4.1pp lower)
GB: 61.9%(5.8pp lower)

Population change (5yr)

-1.1%

Wales: 3.4%(4.5pp lower)
GB: 10.3%(11.4pp lower)

Country averages computed from local authority-level data (Wales: 22 LAs, GB: 348 LAs). May differ slightly from official published national statistics.