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Bowydd a'r Rhiw

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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 high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bowydd a'r Rhiw Population
1,777
Population density
68.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.29(+145%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.45(+172%)
Public order
11.82(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.82(+61%)
Other theft
10.13(+121%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,691
95.21%
Other White
25
1.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.68%
Chinese
9
0.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.51%
Total population: 1,776

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
53
6.54%
Total households: 811

Property prices in Bowydd a'r Rhiw

Median price£115,000
Price per sq ft£136
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £133K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £136 per square foot) in Bowydd a'r Rhiw area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £177,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowydd a'r Rhiw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£128,500£106
Terraced12£115,000£147
Detached4£112,500£152
Flats1£61,000£72

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowydd a'r Rhiw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowydd a'r Rhiw.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£80,000£82,750£80,000
2017£180,000£105,000£80,000
2018£159,475£185,000£78,500
2019£101,000£87,500£80,000
2020£160,000£88,000£98,000
2021£139,750£124,000£115,000
2022£250,000£132,500£125,000
2023£79,950£125,000£112,500
2024£123,000£100,000£115,000
2025£130,000£80,000£125,000
2026—£177,000£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowydd a'r Rhiw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowydd a'r Rhiw.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£88—£94
2017£53£116£102
2018£173£129£99
2019£152£93£114
2020—£178£138
2021£186£199£146
2022£180£138£145
2023£348£137£159
2024£408£214£123
2025£163£91£162
2026—£122£110
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowydd a'r Rhiw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bowydd a'r Rhiw in the last year.

All postcodes in Bowydd a'r Rhiw

LL413BN

Bowydd a'r Rhiw

LL413NN

North Western Road

LL413YB

Fron Fawr

LL413HW

Market Square

LL413TD

Fronoleu

LL413TN

Dolydd Terrace

LL413TL

Holland Terrace

LL413PE

Bron Rhiw

LL413PR

Heulfryn Terrace

LL413RB

Afon Row

LL413SP

Gwynfryn Dolrhedyn

LL413NB

Baltic Road

LL413TB

Bowydd a'r Rhiw

LL413HY

Cambrian Terrace

LL413TP

Bowydd a'r Rhiw

LL413SA

Hafan Deg

LL413SG

Glanypwll Road

LL413LN

Pantyronnen

LL413YJ

Fron Fawr

LL413PN

Glanypwll Road

LL413PB

Tair Foel

LL413UR

Heol Towyn

LL413YA

Holland View

LL413ND

Baltic Road

LL413PG

Glanypwll Road

LL413YG

Taliesin Terrace

LL413PP

Glandwr Terrace

LL413PA

Glanbarlwyd

LL413HD

Church Street

LL413YW

Bowydd View

LL413YP

Bowydd a'r Rhiw

LL413NU

Gwyndy

LL413HU

Llwyn Y Gell Road

LL413HT

Llwyngell

LL414BW

Manod Road

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.