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Arllechwedd

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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.

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.