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Canol Bethesda

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About

Canol Bethesda is located in the heart of the village of Bethesda, situated within the Ogwen Valley. The area is defined by the A5 road running through it and is surrounded by the steep slopes of the Carneddau mountains. The ward functions primarily as a residential and local service centre for the wider community.

The built environment consists largely of traditional stone terraced housing and local shops. The landscape is heavily influenced by the region's historical slate quarrying industry, with the vast Penrhyn Quarry, one of the largest slate quarries in the world, forming a dramatic backdrop to the southeast. The River Ogwen flows nearby, adding to the area's distinct character.

Area overview

On average Canol Bethesda has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canol Bethesda is £45,959 per year. Canol Bethesda is home to around 1,776 people, with a population density of about 2,944.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canol Bethesda Population
1,776
Population density
2,944.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.32(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.21(+67%)
Public order
9.01(+1%)
Other theft
7.32(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.76(-16%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,686
94.83%
Other White
40
2.25%
Other
19
1.07%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
0.34%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
0.28%
Total population: 1,778

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
425
30.06%
No qualifications
280
19.8%
Level 3 (A level)
260
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
203
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
118
8.35%
Total 16+ residents: 1,414

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
236
29.5%
Owns with a mortgage
193
24.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
127
15.88%
Other social rented
125
15.62%
Social rents from council
93
11.62%
Total households: 800

Property prices in Canol Bethesda

Based on 8 recent sales, the median property price is £190,500 in Canol Bethesda area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canol Bethesda in the 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 Canol Bethesda over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£211,000
Semi-Detached4£198,500
Terraced3£186,000

10 years median price trend in Canol Bethesda

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canol Bethesda.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.