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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

LL573SS

Tantreflys

LL574RB

Waen Y Pandy

LL573AJ

Arllechwedd

LL573PS

Caerberllan

LL574RH

Sling Cottages

LL574PT

New Terrace

LL574YY

Coed Y Parc Industrial Estate

LL330LR

Henffordd

LL574DQ

Gefnan

LL573TF

Morgan Street

LL573EB

Hen Barc

LL573LN

Arllechwedd

LL573LL

Tan Fynnydd

LL574HP

Ffordd Llandegai

LL330LP

Llwybr Y Nant

LL573HT

Mountain Road

LL330HS

Gwyllt Road

LL573NU

High Street

LL330LF

Arllechwedd

LL573YH

Ponc-Y-Lon

LL574NW

Ffordd Pendinas

LL574PW

Dob

LL573SA

Gerlan

LL573EL

High Street

LL330LA

Arllechwedd

LL574NG

Maes Ogwen

LL573PB

New Gerlan Road

LL574AT

Erw Faen

LL574PN

Dob

LL574AD

Arllechwedd

LL330LN

Arllechwedd

LL573AD

Mostyn Terrace

LL573RF

Tan Y Gadlas

LL573UR

Talybont Cottages

LL574HT

Ffordd Llandegai

LL573PG

Glanogwen

LL573ER

Doctor Street

LL573RE

Gernant

LL330HE

Arllechwedd

LL573UB

Clltwllan

LL573SP

Abercaseg Road

LL574AE

Talycae

LL573YT

Bro Emrys

LL574FQ

Clwt Rhywiog

LL574RJ

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573YD

Arllechwedd

LL573NX

Lon Sarnau

LL573NW

Rhos Y Coed

LL573NL

Coetmor Mount

LL573DY

Tyn Ffridd

LL330HY

Tanyclogwyn

LL573RZ

Cilfodan Terrace

LL573YJ

Cae Bach

LL573TW

Well Street Number Two

LL574PS

Tanyffordd

LL573UZ

Min Ogwen

LL573LX

Arllechwedd

LL574NU

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573HY

Ffordd Tan Y Bwlch

LL573ES

Salem Place

LL573NP

Elfed Terrace

LL573DH

Arllechwedd

LL573HP

Y Ffridd

LL574RG

Cross Terrace

LL573DT

Coetmor New Road

LL573UY

Cae Gwigin

LL574NF

Pendinas Estate

LL573SJ

Maes Yr Athro

LL573UD

Ciltwllan

LL573UF

Glanrafon

LL573DN

Bryn Bella

LL573BN

Penybryn Terrace

LL574SS

Arllechwedd

LL573TS

Goronwy Street Number One

LL574PR

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573SF

Tyn Y Coed

LL573TG

Gerlan Terrace

LL573RD

Braichmelyn

LL573LW

Bron Arfon

LL574AR

Bro Syr Ifor

LL574YG

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573HS

Mountain Road

LL573YL

Arllechwedd

LL573UU

Tyddyn Cottages

LL574LZ

Gefnan

LL573YR

Aber Road

LL574AN

Railway Cottages

LL574NE

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573BU

Middle Street

LL574RW

Lon-Y-Grug

LL330LT

Wig Crossing

LL574BQ

St Ann's Hil

LL573DD

High Street

LL573LB

New Street

LL573HR

Brynhedydd

LL574FF

Llwybrmain

LL573BL

Ffrydlas Road

LL574HR

Ffordd Llandegai

LL573NQ

Llain Y Pebyll

LL573HG

Walter Street

Data Sources

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