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Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

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About

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw ward encompasses a significant area of the Conwy Valley, characterised by river corridors and forested uplands. The ward includes the village of Betws-y-Coed, a long-established hub where several major valleys and roads converge. The landscape is defined by the meeting of the rivers Conwy, Llugwy, and Lledr, with the notable Pont-y-Pair bridge spanning one watercourse. Forestry and traditional stone-built settlements are consistent features across this terrain.

The ward extends to include the village of Trefriw, situated further north along the River Conwy. This area is known for its historical connection to the wool industry and the presence of Trefriw Woollen Mills. The upland areas form part of the Gwydir Forest, with its network of paths and old mine workings. The geography slopes from wooded hillsides down to the river valleys, shaping the pattern of community life.

Area overview

On average Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw is £44,943 per year. Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw is home to around 1,956 people, with a population density of about 10.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw Population
1,956
Population density
10.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.58(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.38(+34%)
Other theft
8.69(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.16(-2%)
Burglary
4.09(+75%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,878
96.01%
Other White
22
1.12%
Irish
10
0.51%
Pakistani
7
0.36%
Caribbean
7
0.36%
Total population: 1,956

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
647
38.53%
Level 3 (A level)
285
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
254
15.13%
No qualifications
240
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
130
7.74%
Total 16+ residents: 1,679

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
423
48.68%
Owns with a mortgage
229
26.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
80
9.21%
Other social rented
76
8.75%
Other forms of private rent
37
4.26%
Total households: 869

Property prices in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £258K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£330,000£279
Semi-Detached11£200,000£275
Terraced6£136,500£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,100£199,000£127,500
2017£281,250£217,500£130,000
2018£260,000£163,700£120,000
2019£285,000£162,000£175,000
2020£350,000£159,225£149,950
2021£295,000£180,000£146,500
2022£340,500£223,500£220,000
2023£295,000£270,000£159,500
2024£317,500£258,125£180,500
2025£372,000£193,000£129,950
2026£201,250£220,000£138,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140£145£144
2017£176£149£157
2018£204£137£134
2019£209£143£111
2020£233£192£170
2021£271£227£156
2022£261£211£317
2023£268£249£229
2024£276£243£236
2025£279£276£168
2026£167£243£226
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

Is Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw safe?

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw?

The median sale price in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw is £200,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw?

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw sits around rank 1,175 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw?

The average household income in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw is around £44,943 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw?

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw is represented by 1 elected councillor: Liz Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

All postcodes in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240DW

Holyhead Road

LL240EL

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250JJ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270NJ

Jubilee Road

LL250NJ

Castle Terrace

LL270NZ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250UZ

Benar Terrace

LL250DX

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240DE

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240EH

Dolydd Terrace

LL270SX

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250PX

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240ET

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240BU

Dolydd Terrace

LL270JR

Tan Y Fedw

LL250DQ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250NQ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240HZ

Ffordd Craiglan

LL240DR

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240DB

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250YQ

Maes Y Braich

LL250UX

Glan Aber

LL250UQ

Pengeulan

LL270RZ

Mill Cottages

LL270JD

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL260PN

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240AS

Holyhead Road

LL240SR

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270YX

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270YQ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250YX

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250YJ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250JH

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240AB

Holyhead Road

LL250SX

Bridge Street

LL250EZ

Allt Singrug

LL250RZ

Allt Singrug

LL240BL

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270JL

Victoria Terrace

LL250EJ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270RX

Tan Y Fedw

LL240DY

Rhos Cottages

LL250SQ

Maes Llan

LL250DZ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250PQ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270TX

Rhiwlas Villas

LL240EE

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240AY

Holyhead Road

LL270JG

Tan Y Fedw

LL250SJ

Church Street

LL240DN

Bwlch Y Maen

LL240BW

Holyhead Road

LL250LZ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240AE

Station Approach

LL250TZ

Aberdeunant

LL270JY

Crafnant Road

LL240SW

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250EQ

Allt Singrug

LL240EF

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250JF

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240AG

Railway Cottages

LL240BH

Pentre Felin

LL270JS

Tan Y Fedw

LL250JA

Tan Y Benar

LL250YZ

Sarn Helen

LL270JA

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240DP

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240AH

Station Road

LL270TQ

Maes Pandy

LL240EW

Glanrafon Terrace

LL270JN

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240DF

Holyhead Road

LL270HX

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240EA

Pont Cyfyng

LL270TZ

Wood Bank

LL250RJ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270TJ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250TX

High Street

LL240BN

Holyhead Road

LL270JB

Sarnau Cottages

LL270JX

Maes Bodaelog

LL240AR

Holyhead Road

LL250DJ

Prince Llewelyn Terrace

LL270SQ

Jubilee Road

LL270JH

Gower Road

LL270RJ

Jubilee Road

LL240AW

Ffordd Craiglan

LL250TQ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270NX

Jubilee Road

LL270UZ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240AL

Ffordd Hen Eglwys

LL250UJ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240EU

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250HJ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250JE

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270UX

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240ES

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250JD

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240BB

Mill Street

LL270JJ

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.