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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 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
56
Deprivation level
5/10
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
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

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 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)

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
Detached9£275,000
Flats2£130,500
Semi-Detached21£218,000
Terraced34£150,000

10 years median price trend in Bethesda

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

All postcodes in Bethesda

LL574PS

Tanyffordd

LL573EJ

Ffordd Henbarc Road

LL573ET

Frondeg Street

LL574AL

Ffordd Tanrhiw

LL574HN

Ffordd Llandegai

LL574FJ

Rhes Amana

LL330LS

Arllechwedd

LL573LE

Tyn Llan

LL573PP

Rhos Y Nant

LL573YT

Bro Emrys

LL574LQ

Llwybr-Main

LL574NL

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574YJ

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573DL

Arllechwedd

LL573DW

Bryn Bella

LL573NR

Gordon Terrace

LL573TE

Upper Hill Street

LL573LA

Ffordd Llanllechid

LL573NT

Douglas Terrace

LL573BD

Penybryn Road

LL573DU

Hen Barc

LL573SP

Abercaseg Road

LL573UR

Talybont Cottages

LL573HF

Tan Y Garth

LL573RF

Tan Y Gadlas

LL573SR

Fronbant

LL573TH

Ffordd Gerlan

LL574YH

Llandygai Industrial Estate

LL574YU

Tai Duon

LL573AQ

Arllechwedd

LL573HU

Tanybwlch Road

LL573YB

Dol-Helyg

LL574YY

Coed Y Parc Industrial Estate

LL573NS

High Street

LL574FQ

Clwt Rhywiog

LL573AS

Pen Y Graig

LL573EF

Llwyn Bleddyn

LL573EX

Britannia Street

LL330LR

Henffordd

LL574PH

Maes Ogwen

LL573AG

Victoria Place

LL573BW

Cefnfaes Street

LL573ES

Salem Place

LL574RG

Cross Terrace

LL573LW

Bron Arfon

LL573GA

Cil Caseg

LL573PS

Caerberllan

LL573TB

Glanrafon

LL574DJ

Gefnan

LL574HU

Llandygai Village

LL574RE

Llety

LL330LP

Llwybr Y Nant

LL573DY

Tyn Ffridd

LL574LH

Tre Felin

LL330HY

Tanyclogwyn

LL573AA

Rock Terrace

LL573NG

Bryntirion

LL574NN

Hen Durnpike

LL573AH

Victoria Square

LL573BP

Maes Y Garnedd

LL574PY

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574RA

Craig Y Pandy

LL574YW

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573BE

Penybryn Place

LL573PB

New Gerlan Road

LL573PH

Abercaseg

LL573SY

Long Street

LL573TS

Goronwy Street Number One

LL574AR

Bro Syr Ifor

LL574AW

Tanrhiw Road

LL573AY

Ogwen Terrace

LL573DP

Ffordd Coedmor

LL573EL

High Street

LL573SL

Cilfodan

LL573UY

Cae Gwigin

LL574NS

Lon Hafoty

LL573NB

Penrhyn Terrace

LL573PW

Pant Road

LL573RZ

Cilfodan Terrace

LL574LG

Tre'r-Felin

LL574RJ

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL330LD

Station Road

LL330LF

Arllechwedd

LL573UF

Glanrafon

LL574FL

Plas Y Coed

LL573PG

Glanogwen

LL574RB

Waen Y Pandy

LL573HA

Bryn Owen Street

LL573PJ

New Gerlan Road

LL573RY

Carneddi Road

LL573UD

Ciltwllan

LL574AA

Dol-Helyg

LL574HT

Ffordd Llandegai

LL574NY

Pen Y Ffriddoedd

LL574SS

Arllechwedd

LL573LQ

High Street

LL573AL

Glanafon Street

LL573BF

Llain Deg

LL573DH

Arllechwedd

LL573LX

Arllechwedd

Data Sources

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