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Arthog a Llangelynnin

About

Arthog lies within the Llangelynnin ward, situated along the southern banks of the Mawddach Estuary. The area is defined by its position between the tidal waters and the steep, wooded slopes of the Coed y Brenin forest to the east. The settlement itself is small, with a scattering of houses and a historic church. The main A493 road runs through, connecting the area to Dolgellau and the coast.

The landscape is dominated by views across the estuary to the Cadair Idris range. A notable feature is the Victorian-era Arthog Waterfalls, where streams cascade down through oak woodlands to the shore. The area's network of footpaths includes sections of the Mawddach Trail, a route following a disused railway line along the estuary's edge, providing direct access to the expansive Barmouth Bridge.

Area overview

On average Arthog a Llangelynnin has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Arthog a Llangelynnin is £39,968 per year. Arthog a Llangelynnin is home to around 1,616 people, with a population density of about 27.3 per km².

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Arthog a Llangelynnin Population

1,616

Population density

27.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.13(-29%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.81(-48%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.33(-41%)

Other theft

3.09(-33%)

Public order

1.24(-85%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

1,559

96.47%

Other White

1.24%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.62%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.37%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.31%

Total population: 1,616

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

500

34.75%

No qualifications

280

19.46%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

224

15.57%

Level 3 (A level)

186

12.93%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

110

7.64%

Total 16+ residents: 1,439

Housing

Owns outright

522

64.6%

Private landlord or letting agency

110

13.61%

Owns with a mortgage

12.13%

Other social rented

3.96%

Other forms of private rent

3.22%

Total households: 808

Property prices in Arthog a Llangelynnin

Median price£154,000

Price per sq ft£238

Sales (last 12 months)36

Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £190K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Arthog a Llangelynnin area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arthog a Llangelynnin over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	17	£165,000	£248	£90,400	£145,000	£320,000	£427,000
Terraced	6	£162,500	£324	£102,500	£120,000	£197,500	£235,000
Semi-Detached	13	£120,000	£212	£91,583	£100,000	£153,000	£167,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arthog a Llangelynnin

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arthog a Llangelynnin.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£139,250	£81,000	£101,250
2017	£196,000	£87,500	£129,500
2018	£175,000	£85,000	£92,000
2019	£170,000	£115,000	£108,000
2020	£196,500	£100,000	£136,000
2021	£227,000	£125,000	£165,000
2022	£241,684	£112,500	£150,000
2023	£220,000	£170,000	£151,250
2024	£318,000	£118,500	£176,250
2025	£161,850	£128,000	£140,000
2026	£240,000	£90,000	£245,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arthog a Llangelynnin.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£130	£143	£142
2017	£175	£162	£147
2018	£152	£168	£122
2019	£173	£143	£130
2020	£158	£138	£168
2021	£210	£168	£147
2022	£225	£179	£145
2023	£232	£235	£179
2024	£252	£239	£193
2025	£247	£208	£153
2026	£243	£186	£308

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail