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About

Bowydd a'r Rhiw is a ward within the historic town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. The area is characterised by its steep terraced streets built into the mountainside, a legacy of the slate industry that once dominated the local economy. The urban landscape is densely packed, with stone buildings following the contours of the land. Remnants of the industrial past, including quarry tips and abandoned structures, are woven into the fabric of the community.

The ward overlooks the deep valley containing the town's centre. Local life revolves around the remaining small businesses, community centres, and the extensive network of footpaths leading into the surrounding Moelwyn mountain range. The famous Ffestiniog Railway passes through the lower part of the area, connecting it to the wider Snowdonia National Park.

Area overview

On average Bowydd a'r Rhiw has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bowydd a'r Rhiw is £43,737 per year. Bowydd a'r Rhiw is home to around 1,777 people, with a population density of about 68.4 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

125

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bowydd a'r Rhiw Population

1,777

Population density

68.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

74.85(+104%)

Anti-social behaviour

37.7(+160%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.63(+81%)

Public order

11.25(+26%)

Other theft

10.69(+112%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

1,691

95.21%

Other White

1.41%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.68%

Chinese

0.51%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.51%

Total population: 1,776

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

387

28.04%

Level 3 (A level)

268

19.42%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

254

18.41%

No qualifications

206

14.93%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

126

9.13%

Total 16+ residents: 1,380

Housing

Owns outright

320

39.46%

Owns with a mortgage

185

22.81%

Private landlord or letting agency

126

15.54%

Other social rented

103

12.7%

Social rents from council

6.54%

Total households: 811

Property prices in Bowydd a'r Rhiw

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Bowydd a'r Rhiw area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £245,000.

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 Bowydd a'r Rhiw over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£130,000	£60,700	£91,500	£132,500	£134,500
Flats	1	£61,000	£61,000	£61,000	£61,000	£61,000
Semi-Detached	2	£122,500	£84,250	£101,250	£143,750	£160,750
Terraced	19	£125,000	£64,600	£93,750	£145,500	£200,000

10 years median price trend in Bowydd a'r Rhiw

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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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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