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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
98
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
59.68(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.65(+82%)
Public order
9.57(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.57(+30%)
Other theft
6.19(+35%)
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%
Irish
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

Median price£175,500
Price per sq ft£179
Sales (last 12 months)10
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £205K

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 (about £179 per square foot) in Canol Bethesda area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £225,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canol Bethesda over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats1£211,000£183
Semi-Detached2£205,000£210
Terraced7£152,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canol Bethesda

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canol Bethesda.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£99,250£95,000
2017£127,500£104,750
2018£145,000£123,250
2019£136,500£95,000
2020£138,200£120,000
2021£136,500£119,250
2022£196,000£155,000
2023£125,000£140,000
2024£165,000£120,000
2025£217,000£152,000
2026£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canol Bethesda.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canol Bethesda.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£108£127
2017£181£119
2018£153£143
2019£127£118
2020£141£119
2021£180£143
2022£203£183
2023£237£171
2024£196£174
2025£184£169
2026£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canol Bethesda.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canol Bethesda in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Canol Bethesda

Is Canol Bethesda safe?

Canol Bethesda records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Canol Bethesda?

The median sale price in Canol Bethesda is £175,500 (about £179 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Canol Bethesda?

Canol Bethesda scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Canol Bethesda sits around rank 900 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 Canol Bethesda?

The average household income in Canol Bethesda is around £45,959 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Canol Bethesda?

Canol Bethesda is represented by 1 elected councillor: Rheinallt Puw (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.