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About

Arllechwedd ward lies within the mountainous heart of Snowdonia in Gwynedd. Its landscape is defined by rugged terrain, deep valleys, and high peaks, including parts of the Carneddau range. The area is sparsely populated, with small settlements like Rowen and Tal-y-bont situated along the old coaching route of the A55 corridor. Land use is primarily agricultural, with sheep farming dominating the lower slopes amidst a pattern of traditional stone walls and farmsteads.

The ward contains significant stretches of the Afon Conwy river as it flows from its source towards the coastal estuary. This is a region deeply associated with Welsh language and heritage, with a high proportion of Welsh speakers. Historical routes, including ancient trackways, traverse the area, linking the interior uplands to the broader Conwy Valley. The environment supports important habitats for native species within this expansive, open countryside.

Area overview

On average Arllechwedd has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Arllechwedd is £46,729 per year. Arllechwedd is home to around 1,949 people, with a population density of about 21.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Arllechwedd Population
1,949
Population density
21.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.11(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.44(+34%)
Public order
13.85(+68%)
Other theft
8.72(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.64(-23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,788
91.74%
Other White
64
3.28%
Arab
34
1.74%
Irish
16
0.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.56%
Total population: 1,949

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
734
44.54%
Level 3 (A level)
248
15.05%
No qualifications
216
13.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
195
11.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
113
6.86%
Total 16+ residents: 1,648

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
346
41.14%
Owns with a mortgage
222
26.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
143
17%
Other social rented
49
5.83%
Social rents from council
46
5.47%
Total households: 841

Property prices in Arllechwedd

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £273K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Arllechwedd area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £378,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arllechwedd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£265,000£256
Detached5£255,000£311
Terraced5£245,000£200
Flats1£173,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arllechwedd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arllechwedd.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138,000£195,000£127,500
2017£242,500£175,000£111,000
2018£210,000£115,000£205,000£154,000
2019£325,000£135,000£197,500£135,000
2020£315,000£220,000£173,750£126,000
2021£295,000£185,000£185,000£236,750
2022£440,000£127,000£250,000£165,000
2023£330,000£234,000£177,500
2024£480,000£135,000£230,000£209,750
2025£323,750£173,000£255,000£152,000
2026£230,000£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arllechwedd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arllechwedd.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256£185£161
2017£131£232£171
2018£192£264£244£192
2019£214£295£237£165
2020£197£280£164£213
2021£240£255£253£174
2022£238£284£286£282
2023£296£288£247
2024£256£299£265£260
2025£216£226£256£175
2026£328£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arllechwedd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arllechwedd in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Arllechwedd

Is Arllechwedd safe?

Arllechwedd records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Arllechwedd?

The median sale price in Arllechwedd is £255,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Arllechwedd?

Arllechwedd scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Arllechwedd sits around rank 911 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Arllechwedd?

The average household income in Arllechwedd is around £46,729 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Arllechwedd?

Arllechwedd is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dafydd Meurig (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

All postcodes in Arllechwedd

LL574UY

Lon Plas

LL574HN

Ffordd Llandegai

LL573LL

Tan Fynnydd

LL574YB

Clwt Rhywiog

LL330HU

Arllechwedd

LL573LE

Tyn Llan

LL574UL

Brynypwll

LL573YP

Aber Road

LL573UY

Cae Gwigin

LL574LB

Ffordd Llandegai

LL574HR

Ffordd Llandegai

LL574DS

Arllechwedd

LL330LN

Arllechwedd

LL330LP

Llwybr Y Nant

LL573LG

Tan Fynnydd

LL573YD

Arllechwedd

LL330LE

Station Road

LL574EG

Arllechwedd

LL573UG

Parc

LL574UD

Arllechwedd

LL330LF

Arllechwedd

LL330HF

Arllechwedd

LL330LH

Ddol Cottage

LL330LW

Arllechwedd

LL574UG

Caerhun

LL574DU

Arllechwedd

LL330LA

Arllechwedd

LL573DF

Arllechwedd

LL573YE

Arllechwedd

LL574FL

Plas Y Coed

LL330LG

Arllechwedd

LL330LT

Wig Crossing

LL574LE

Arllechwedd

LL330HE

Arllechwedd

LL573YT

Bro Emrys

LL573YJ

Cae Bach

LL573LA

Ffordd Llanllechid

LL330LD

Station Road

LL330LS

Arllechwedd

LL573LJ

Arllechwedd

LL574DT

Caerhun Cottages

LL573UF

Glanrafon

LL573LN

Arllechwedd

LL330LL

Arllechwedd

LL574YA

Rhydygroes

LL574HP

Ffordd Llandegai

LL573UH

Arllechwedd

LL573AQ

Arllechwedd

LL573YB

Dol-Helyg

LL574UR

Bro Infryn

LL573DN

Bryn Bella

LL574AA

Dol-Helyg

LL574BG

Felln Hen Road

LL574UE

Arllechwedd

LL573DL

Arllechwedd

LL574HW

Ffordd Llandegai

LL573YU

Bro Emrys

LL573EZ

Llwyn Bedw

LL574HT

Ffordd Llandegai

LL573AZ

Arllechwedd

LL574HY

Tre'r-Felin

LL574LG

Tre'r-Felin

LL574LD

Arllechwedd

LL573YF

Arllechwedd

LL573YR

Aber Road

LL573YA

Dol Helyg

LL574AB

Arllechwedd

LL573LB

New Street

LL574DP

Tan-Y-Maes

LL574UH

Arllechwedd

LL573UZ

Min Ogwen

LL573LD

Foel Ogwen

LL574YH

Llandygai Industrial Estate

LL573YG

Ponc-Y-Lon

LL574UU

Queens Terrace

LL330LB

Tanaber

LL573UU

Tyddyn Cottages

LL574UF

Waen Wen

LL574EA

Lon Plas

LL574AD

Arllechwedd

LL574HU

Llandygai Village

LL573AX

Arllechwedd

LL573YS

Bro Emrys

LL573DG

Tal Gae

LL573YH

Ponc-Y-Lon

LL573LX

Arllechwedd

LL330HY

Tanyclogwyn

LL574DR

Nant Cottages

LL574UN

Howe Street

LL573AJ

Arllechwedd

LL574UB

Arllechwedd

LL574LH

Tre Felin

LL573UT

Lon-Ddwr

LL573DH

Arllechwedd

LL574FR

Arllechwedd

LL574DY

Arllechwedd

LL573UR

Talybont Cottages

LL573YW

Arllechwedd

LL573LH

Ffordd Llanllechid

LL574SS

Arllechwedd

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.