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Cwm-y-glo

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About

Cwm-y-glo is a ward situated on the northern slopes of the Glyderau range, overlooking Llyn Padarn. The area is primarily residential, with housing spread across the hillside above the A4086 road. Its position provides direct access to the lake and the surrounding mountainous landscape, which defines much of its character and local activity.

The ward includes part of the Padarn Country Park, with the Llanberis Lake Railway running along the lake's shore. The former Dinorwig Quarry slate tips form a dominant industrial landmark on the hillside. The community is closely linked to the neighbouring village of Llanberis, sharing services and facilities.

Area overview

On average Cwm-y-glo has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cwm-y-glo is £50,479 per year. Cwm-y-glo is home to around 1,266 people, with a population density of about 85.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cwm-y-glo Population
1,266
Population density
85 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.97(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.32(-56%)
Other theft
6.32(+25%)
Public order
3.95(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.95(-51%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,222
96.45%
Other White
32
2.53%
Irish
5
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.16%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.16%
Total population: 1,267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
485
44.66%
Level 3 (A level)
195
17.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
158
14.55%
No qualifications
104
9.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
69
6.35%
Total 16+ residents: 1,086

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
256
46.46%
Owns with a mortgage
192
34.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
53
9.62%
Other social rented
18
3.27%
Other forms of private rent
17
3.09%
Total households: 551

Property prices in Cwm-y-glo

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £198,380 in Cwm-y-glo area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,250 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cwm-y-glo 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 Cwm-y-glo over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£260,000
Semi-Detached2£247,500
Terraced7£184,321

10 years median price trend in Cwm-y-glo

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm-y-glo.

All postcodes in Cwm-y-glo

LL554HJ

Waunfawr Road

LL554RB

Cwm-y-glo

LL554DD

Fron Heulog

LL554DW

Allt Goch

LL554RJ

Cwm-y-glo

LL553NP

Cwm-y-glo

LL554DT

Groeslon Terrace

LL552BB

Llanberis Road

LL553NS

Cwm-y-glo

LL553PE

Minffordd

LL554RW

Pant Y Coed

LL554RN

Min Y Parc

LL554DU

Bryn Hyfryd Terrace

LL552BP

Cae Garw Road

LL553NY

Orwig Terrace

LL553PD

Minffordd

LL554DS

Glyndwr Terrace

LL554EB

Ffordd Bryngwyn

LL554DY

Uwchlawr Ffynnon

LL553NR

Cwm-y-glo

LL554DH

Bryn Terrace

LL554SA

Cwm-y-glo

LL554DN

Bryn Crwn

LL554RU

Cwm-y-glo

LL552SN

Cwm-y-glo

LL551UD

Bron Seiont

LL554DA

Cwm-y-glo

LL554DE

New Street

LL554DL

Bryn Crwn

LL554RH

Bryngwyn Terrace

LL554RR

Minffrwd Terrace

LL552SL

Waenfawr Road

LL552SP

Cwm-y-glo

LL554ED

Ffordd Clegir

LL552SW

Cwm-y-glo

LL554RL

Tan Y Coed Terrace

LL554HX

Waunfawr Road

LL553PB

Cwm-y-glo

LL554FD

Rhes Tan Marian

LL553PJ

Erwr Nant

LL552SR

Cwm-y-glo

LL552TN

Cwm-y-glo

LL554DP

Cwm-y-glo

LL554RY

Cwm-y-glo

LL553NT

Minffordd

LL554RA

Plas Pantafon

LL554DB

Dolafon

LL554PY

Cwm-y-glo

LL553PT

Cwm-y-glo

LL554RF

Lon Bwlch

LL554DR

Pool Street

LL554RS

Trevor Terrace

LL554DF

Cwm-y-glo

LL554RE

Ffordd Bryngwyn

LL552AQ

Lleiniau Isaf

LL554EA

Ffordd Bryngwyn

LL554RT

Fron Oleu

LL554DG

Cwm-y-glo

LL554FB

Cae Ty Capel

LL554RG

Ffordd Bryngwyn

LL553DD

Minffordd

LL554RP

Ffordd Minffordd

Data Sources

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