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About

Bethesda lies within the Ogwen Valley, flanked by the steep slopes of the Carneddau range to the east and the Glyderau to the west. The town is positioned along the A5 road, with the River Ogwen running through it. This geography has historically defined the area, providing the water power and raw materials that shaped its development. The surrounding landscape is dominated by rugged uplands and quarry-scarred mountainsides, creating a distinct, industrial-edged environment.

The town itself is a linear settlement, with its long main street following the old road. It remains a functional community for the surrounding region. The immense Penrhyn Quarry, once the world's largest slate quarry, overlooks the town; its vast, stepped galleries are a defining and monumental presence. This legacy is central to the local identity, with the former quarry now also hosting activities like the Zip World velocity zip line, which descends into the vast pit.

Area overview

On average Bethesda has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bethesda is £45,959 per year. Bethesda is home to around 8,209 people, with a population density of about 72.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bethesda Population
8,209
Population density
72.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.97(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.01(+8%)
Public order
6.09(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.36(-27%)
Other theft
3.65(-20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,763
94.57%
Other White
192
2.34%
Irish
53
0.65%
Arab
36
0.44%
Other
28
0.34%
Total population: 8,209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,715
40.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,110
16.61%
No qualifications
936
14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
884
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
482
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,684

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,388
38.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,035
29.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
468
13.15%
Other social rented
300
8.43%
Social rents from council
225
6.32%
Total households: 3,560

Property prices in Bethesda

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Bethesda area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bethesda over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£196,513
Detached14£240,000
Semi-Detached23£225,000
Terraced36£152,000

10 years median price trend in Bethesda

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethesda.

All postcodes in Bethesda

LL573RX

Llidiart Y Gwenyn

LL574AJ

Tanysgafell

LL574LX

Llwybr-Main

LL573TT

Goronwy Street Number Two

LL574LQ

Llwybr-Main

LL573GA

Cil Caseg

LL574HU

Llandygai Village

LL574RE

Llety

LL573EY

Fronchwith Street

LL574YJ

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573ET

Frondeg Street

LL574EJ

Tan-Y-Bwlch

LL574BA

Lon Y Wern

LL573TN

Well Street Number One

LL573AN

High Street

LL573AA

Rock Terrace

LL573DS

Maes Coetmor

LL573UG

Parc

LL573TU

Goronwy Street Number Three

LL573RU

Ffordd Carneddi

LL573YN

Aber Road

LL573BF

Llain Deg

LL574RF

Godrer Parc

LL330LW

Arllechwedd

LL573PH

Abercaseg

LL574PL

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573EP

Carmel Place

LL573AT

John Street

LL574AX

Cilgeraint Terrace

LL573SG

Carneddi Road

LL573PE

Pant Road

LL573DB

Ffordd Yr Elen

LL574HY

Tre'r-Felin

LL574BZ

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573BT

Brynteg Place

LL573RS

Hen Barc

LL574AW

Tanrhiw Road

LL574AS

Bro Syr Ifor

LL574PE

Penygroes

LL573DR

Ystad Coetmor

LL573AE

High Street

LL573LE

Tyn Llan

LL574YW

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573HE

Well Street

LL574AG

Tal Gae

LL573AH

Victoria Square

LL573RW

Bryn Caseg

LL573DL

Arllechwedd

LL574NL

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573SE

Carneddi Road

LL574AZ

Bryn Geraint

LL573BJ

High Street

LL574AY

Lon Y Wern

LL573UL

Tan Y Foel

LL573RG

Cwlyn

LL574LJ

Llwybrmain

LL573UE

Glanrafon

LL573LH

Ffordd Llanllechid

LL573RT

Tan Y Gaer

LL573HD

Tandderwen

LL330LL

Arllechwedd

LL573NR

Gordon Terrace

LL573EH

Rachub

LL330LE

Station Road

LL574NT

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573SR

Fronbant

LL573TB

Glanrafon

LL573AW

Ogwen Street

LL573BD

Penybryn Road

LL573TP

Well Street Number Three

LL573EJ

Ffordd Henbarc Road

LL330LU

Roman Road

LL574FL

Plas Y Coed

LL574DZ

Hermon Road

LL573BY

Gray Street

LL574YU

Tai Duon

LL574NA

Tal Gae

LL573EF

Llwyn Bleddyn

LL573HW

Tan Y Ffordd

LL573EE

Ffordd Llanllechid

LL573TJ

Pen Clwt

LL573UH

Arllechwedd

LL573NB

Penrhyn Terrace

LL573SU

Short Street

LL330LS

Arllechwedd

LL573LA

Ffordd Llanllechid

LL574DJ

Gefnan

LL573NT

Douglas Terrace

LL574DX

Tan Y Bwlch

LL573GB

Llawr Y Nant

LL574PH

Maes Ogwen

LL573TL

Gerlan Road

LL573SH

Ffordd Carneddi

LL573AL

Glanafon Street

LL573PR

High Street

LL573PJ

New Gerlan Road

LL574UT

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573AR

High Street

LL573LT

Dolgoch

LL574HW

Ffordd Llandegai

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.