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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.

All postcodes in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270NQ

Gower Road

LL240BD

Pentre Felin

LL270JU

Wood Bank

LL250JQ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL260PW

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240DS

Holyhead Road

LL240AN

Ffordd Craiglan

LL270RQ

Tan Y Fedw

LL250PJ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240BY

Holyhead Road

LL270JZ

Crafnant Road

LL270JE

Bro Geirionydd

LL250JG

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270JP

Trefriw Terrace

LL250SZ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240AF

Trawsafon Park

LL328QD

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270JT

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240DA

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270JW

Tan Y Fedw

LL240BT

Bro Gethin

LL270UQ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240DT

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250JB

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240EB

Tanrallt

LL270QA

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270SZ

Cowlyd Terrace

LL270JQ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240DG

Holyhead Road

LL240BP

Ffordd Craiglan

LL240DU

Pont Cyfyng

LL270YZ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250TJ

Rathbone Terrace

LL240EG

Bryn Llys Uchaf

LL240EP

Llugwy Terrace

LL270RY

Gower Road

LL260PL

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270QD

Maes Bodaelog

LL240BA

Holyhead Road

LL240BS

Gethin Terrace

LL270UJ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240AP

Ffordd Craiglan

LL240ED

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240EN

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL250WA

Glan Gors

LL250NZ

Bron Llan

LL328JG

Clark Street

LL270HZ

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240DH

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240SN

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL240BG

Pentre Felin

LL240AD

Vicarage Road

LL250EX

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

LL270YJ

Tai Isaf

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.