Find postcode

Bethesda

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bethesda Population

8,209

Population density

72.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

31.55(-14%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.11(+4%)

Public order

5.97(-33%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.12(-37%)

Other theft

3.65(-28%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

7,763

94.57%

Other White

192

2.34%

Irish

0.65%

Arab

0.44%

Other

0.34%

Total population: 8,209

Economics

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

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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £178,500 in Bethesda area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£275,000	£180,000	£227,000	£350,000	£383,000
Flats	2	£130,500	£58,050	£90,250	£170,750	£202,950
Semi-Detached	21	£218,000	£128,000	£160,000	£255,000	£355,000
Terraced	34	£150,000	£98,000	£124,875	£183,750	£228,750

10 years median price trend in Bethesda

All postcodes in Bethesda

LL573YA

Dol Helyg

LL574NP

Fron Ogwen

LL573UH

Arllechwedd

LL574BE

Felin Hen

LL573DD

High Street

LL573LP

Gerlan

LL573LY

Rachub

LL573PD

Garneddwen

LL573ER

Doctor Street

LL573RW

Bryn Caseg

LL573TY

Gwernydd

LL574NB

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574PU

Tan Yr Onnen

LL573BX

High Street

LL573EZ

Llwyn Bedw

LL573GB

Llawr Y Nant

LL573SG

Carneddi Road

LL330LL

Arllechwedd

LL573DE

Coetmor New Road

LL573RB

Pen-Y-Graig

LL573ST

Gerlan Road

LL573UN

Bron Bethel

LL574FP

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574ND

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574NR

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573AJ

Arllechwedd

LL573AT

John Street

LL573HT

Mountain Road

LL573HW

Tan Y Ffordd

LL573UU

Tyddyn Cottages

LL574NG

Maes Ogwen

LL573HN

Caechwarel

LL573RD

Braichmelyn

LL574RR

Bro Derfel

LL573PU

Bodforis

LL573SH

Ffordd Carneddi

LL573YW

Arllechwedd

LL574AX

Cilgeraint Terrace

LL574DX

Tan Y Bwlch

LL574YG

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL330HS

Gwyllt Road

LL330LT

Wig Crossing

LL574AP

Bro Syr Ifor

LL573AZ

Arllechwedd

LL330LG

Arllechwedd

LL573BB

Tabernacle Terrace

LL573BG

Pantglas Road

LL573DR

Ystad Coetmor

LL573EU

Water Street

LL573YG

Ponc-Y-Lon

LL574BA

Lon Y Wern

LL574BG

Felln Hen Road

LL574BX

Arafon

LL574PR

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573DN

Bryn Bella

LL573EN

Stanley Terrace

LL573SA

Gerlan

LL573DS

Maes Coetmor

LL573PA

Pant Road

LL574RN

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574YS

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL330LA

Arllechwedd

LL573EG

Maes Bleddyn

LL573EY

Fronchwith Street

LL574EQ

Lon Y Grug

LL574NH

Maes Ogwen

LL574YP

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573DF

Arllechwedd

LL573RA

Rhes Jams

LL573SS

Tantreflys

LL573TL

Gerlan Road

LL573YU

Bro Emrys

LL574PF

Ffrwd Galed

LL574UT

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573AF

High Street

LL573NE

Station Road

LL573RG

Cwlyn

LL573TT

Goronwy Street Number Two

LL573TU

Goronwy Street Number Three

LL573UZ

Min Ogwen

LL573YD

Arllechwedd

LL574NE

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574PN

Dob

LL330HE

Arllechwedd

LL573UG

Parc

LL573YP

Aber Road

LL573AX

Arllechwedd

LL573EP

Carmel Place

LL574PD

Braich Talog

LL574RL

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573LJ

Arllechwedd

LL573LL

Tan Fynnydd

LL573PL

Abercaseg

LL573RT

Tan Y Gaer

LL573SF

Tyn Y Coed

LL573UL

Tan Y Foel

LL574BJ

Bryniau Terrace

LL574DZ

Hermon Road

LL574NU

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574PP

Fron Hyfryd

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

Find postcode

Bethesda

Interactive map displaying Bethesda

About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Bethesda

All postcodes in Bethesda

Data Sources