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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

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

LL574NW

Ffordd Pendinas

LL573ED

Ffordd Henbarc Road

LL573LD

Foel Ogwen

LL573PN

Abercaseg

LL573YF

Arllechwedd

LL574NF

Pendinas Estate

LL574AN

Railway Cottages

LL573HG

Walter Street

LL573RL

Braichmelyn

LL574AB

Arllechwedd

LL574AD

Arllechwedd

LL574DQ

Gefnan

LL574NA

Tal Gae

LL574NT

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573RJ

Braichmelyn

LL573RX

Llidiart Y Gwenyn

LL573SD

Ffordd Tan Y Bwlch

LL573NJ

Coetmor Road

LL573TG

Gerlan Terrace

LL573TR

Well Street Number Four

LL330LN

Arllechwedd

LL573BY

Gray Street

LL573EE

Ffordd Llanllechid

LL573HB

Tanrallt

LL573HP

Y Ffridd

LL573NU

High Street

LL573DB

Ffordd Yr Elen

LL573LZ

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573NN

Coetmor Road

LL573YJ

Cae Bach

LL573YR

Aber Road

LL574YD

Trem Ffrancon

LL573AE

High Street

LL573LN

Arllechwedd

LL573NP

Elfed Terrace

LL573SN

Bontuchaf

LL574BZ

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573AD

Mostyn Terrace

LL573BZ

Tyn Twr

LL573HH

High Street

LL573HJ

Ffordd Tan Y Bwlch

LL573PE

Pant Road

LL573PF

Glanffrydlas

LL573SE

Carneddi Road

LL573SW

Frondeg

LL574RP

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573BJ

High Street

LL573BQ

Tai Pont Twr

LL574LX

Llwybr-Main

LL573SB

Cilfoden Cottages

LL573YE

Arllechwedd

LL574AZ

Bryn Geraint

LL574HW

Ffordd Llandegai

LL574LB

Ffordd Llandegai

LL573DA

Water Street

LL573EW

Britannia Street

LL573HY

Ffordd Tan Y Bwlch

LL573NF

Coetmor Road

LL573PY

Braichmelyn

LL573TD

Hill Street

LL573TN

Well Street Number One

LL573UA

Gwernydd

LL574HP

Ffordd Llandegai

LL573AN

High Street

LL573PR

High Street

LL573YS

Bro Emrys

LL574HY

Tre'r-Felin

LL574PG

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573AB

Mostyn Terrace

LL573BH

Ffrydlas Road

LL573LB

New Street

LL573NA

Coetmor Terrace

LL573RS

Hen Barc

LL574PW

Dob

LL330LB

Tanaber

LL573RU

Ffordd Carneddi

LL574AF

Talgae

LL574AJ

Tanysgafell

LL574AT

Erw Faen

LL574RW

Lon-Y-Grug

LL573AU

Ogwen Square

LL573BS

Brynteg Street

LL573UT

Lon-Ddwr

LL574LD

Arllechwedd

LL573RN

Abercaseg Road

LL574AH

Tanrhiw Road

LL574AY

Lon Y Wern

LL573AR

High Street

LL574LJ

Llwybrmain

LL574PA

Frondeg

LL574PE

Penygroes

LL574RH

Sling Cottages

LL574YR

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL330LU

Roman Road

LL573ND

Rachub

LL573NH

Williams Terrace

LL573TJ

Pen Clwt

LL574LE

Arllechwedd

LL573LT

Dolgoch

LL573NW

Rhos Y Coed

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

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