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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

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bethesda Population

8,209

Population density

72.3 per km²

Crime

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

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 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)

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
Flats	2	£196,513	£183,474	£189,269	£203,756	£209,551
Detached	14	£240,000	£189,250	£220,000	£318,125	£360,500
Semi-Detached	23	£225,000	£145,600	£185,000	£263,625	£365,850
Terraced	36	£152,000	£102,625	£138,750	£193,170	£248,000

10 years median price trend in Bethesda

All postcodes in Bethesda

LL574LE

Arllechwedd

LL573RL

Braichmelyn

LL574HN

Ffordd Llandegai

LL573EW

Britannia Street

LL573PL

Abercaseg

LL573SW

Frondeg

LL573YE

Arllechwedd

LL573PY

Braichmelyn

LL573LG

Tan Fynnydd

LL330LH

Ddol Cottage

LL574FP

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573NE

Station Road

LL574NB

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573YG

Ponc-Y-Lon

LL573RJ

Braichmelyn

LL573HL

Stryd Fawr

LL573HU

Tanybwlch Road

LL573EU

Water Street

LL574PP

Fron Hyfryd

LL574PG

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573LF

Arllechwedd

LL574RL

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574PB

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573SN

Bontuchaf

LL573TE

Upper Hill Street

LL573SQ

Ffordd Caerneddi

LL330HF

Arllechwedd

LL573DE

Coetmor New Road

LL573AU

Ogwen Square

LL574PD

Braich Talog

LL574RN

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573YW

Arllechwedd

LL573HN

Caechwarel

LL573EX

Britannia Street

LL573LQ

High Street

LL573NA

Coetmor Terrace

LL574NP

Fron Ogwen

LL573HF

Tan Y Garth

LL573AZ

Arllechwedd

LL574BB

Felin Hen Road

LL574NR

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574PA

Frondeg

LL574AB

Arllechwedd

LL573PW

Pant Road

LL573NF

Coetmor Road

LL573DQ

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573PD

Garneddwen

LL574PY

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573ND

Rachub

LL573SL

Cilfodan

LL574BJ

Bryniau Terrace

LL573HA

Bryn Owen Street

LL573DA

Water Street

LL573NG

Bryntirion

LL573DG

Tal Gae

LL573SD

Ffordd Tan Y Bwlch

LL573HB

Tanrallt

LL574YH

Llandygai Industrial Estate

LL574UX

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573AQ

Arllechwedd

LL573AY

Ogwen Terrace

LL330LB

Tanaber

LL573AF

High Street

LL573UN

Bron Bethel

LL573EA

Tyddyn Canol

LL573NJ

Coetmor Road

LL573YA

Dol Helyg

LL573UA

Gwernydd

LL573YU

Bro Emrys

LL573NY

Adwyr Nant

LL574RR

Bro Derfel

LL574NS

Lon Hafoty

LL574BX

Arafon

LL573BG

Pantglas Road

LL573BW

Cefnfaes Street

LL573AG

Victoria Place

LL573BB

Tabernacle Terrace

LL573SB

Cilfoden Cottages

LL573YB

Dol-Helyg

LL574BD

Lon Rallt

LL574YP

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573TR

Well Street Number Four

LL573EG

Maes Bleddyn

LL573PP

Rhos Y Nant

LL573AS

Pen Y Graig

LL574RD

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573EN

Stanley Terrace

LL574LD

Arllechwedd

LL574YS

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573AX

Arllechwedd

LL574FJ

Rhes Amana

LL574BG

Felln Hen Road

LL573RA

Rhes Jams

LL574AH

Tanrhiw Road

LL573BX

High Street

LL573NN

Coetmor Road

LL573AB

Mostyn Terrace

LL574AP

Bro Syr Ifor

LL574PF

Ffrwd Galed

LL574AU

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

Data Sources

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

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

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