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About

Diffwys a Maenofferen ward is located in the historic slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. The area is dominated by the immense, terraced slopes of former slate workings, creating a stark and industrial landscape. The ward encompasses residential streets that climb the hillsides, with many homes built from the local grey stone. This terrain defines the community's character, shaped by its extractive past.

The ward includes part of the Llechwedd Slate Caverns, a major visitor attraction based in deep mine tunnels. The area's economy has shifted from active extraction to tourism and heritage. Remnants of the industry, including tips and abandoned structures, are widespread. The surrounding high moorland of the Migneint area provides a contrasting natural backdrop to the man-made topography.

Area overview

On average Diffwys a Maenofferen has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 19% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Diffwys a Maenofferen is £43,737 per year. Diffwys a Maenofferen is home to around 1,626 people, with a population density of about 534.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Diffwys a Maenofferen Population
1,626
Population density
534.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.04(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.37(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.99(+118%)
Public order
5.54(-33%)
Other crime
3.69(+76%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,544
95.07%
Other White
45
2.77%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
0.43%
Irish
5
0.31%
Total population: 1,624

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
367
27.43%
No qualifications
270
20.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
247
18.46%
Level 3 (A level)
201
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
138
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 1,338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
374
46.93%
Owns with a mortgage
126
15.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
122
15.31%
Other social rented
84
10.54%
Social rents from council
67
8.41%
Total households: 797

Property prices in Diffwys a Maenofferen

Median price£120,500
Price per sq ft£147
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£91K – £146K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £120,500 (about £147 per square foot) in Diffwys a Maenofferen area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Diffwys a Maenofferen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£137,500£162
Terraced13£120,000£147
Detached3£83,750£108

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Diffwys a Maenofferen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Diffwys a Maenofferen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142,475£65,500
2017£65,000£127,000£70,000
2018£76,750£80,000
2019£107,500£130,000£79,975
2020£135,000£93,500£105,000
2021£155,000£129,975£99,000
2022£160,000£165,000£125,000
2023£168,000£154,000£115,000
2024£125,500£158,000£131,000
2025£124,375£142,500£117,000
2026£125,000£97,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Diffwys a Maenofferen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Diffwys a Maenofferen.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£100
2017£76£84
2018£92£115
2019£157£106
2020£109£112
2021£125£130
2022£168£145
2023£227£164
2024£179£154
2025£159£147
2026£204£104
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Diffwys a Maenofferen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Diffwys a Maenofferen in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Diffwys a Maenofferen

Is Diffwys a Maenofferen safe?

Diffwys a Maenofferen records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Diffwys a Maenofferen?

The median sale price in Diffwys a Maenofferen is £120,500 (about £147 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Diffwys a Maenofferen?

Diffwys a Maenofferen scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Diffwys a Maenofferen sits around rank 715 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 Diffwys a Maenofferen?

The average household income in Diffwys a Maenofferen is around £43,737 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Diffwys a Maenofferen?

Diffwys a Maenofferen is represented by 1 elected councillor: Glyn Daniels (Independent).

All postcodes in Diffwys a Maenofferen

LL413ZB

Diffwys a Maenofferen

LL413EN

Bronddwyryd

LL413EG

Eifion Terrace

LL413UD

Picton Terrace

LL414DE

Manod Road

LL413DF

High Street

LL413UF

Wynne Road

LL414DN

Bryn Ffynnon

LL414BY

New Tanymanod Terrace

LL414DG

Penygroes

LL414AA

Penygwndwn Estate

LL413EA

Bowydd Road

LL413BQ

Diffwys a Maenofferen

LL413DL

Heol Maenofferen

LL413UA

Meirion Terrace

LL413BX

Old Pengelli

LL413DB

High Street

LL413DW

Wynne Road

LL413AD

Park Square

LL413AN

High Street

LL413EW

Tair Gelli

LL413EF

Diffwys a Maenofferen

LL413AW

High Street

LL413DS

Wynne Road

LL413EJ

Tanyclogwyn

LL413BF

Lord Street

LL413BA

Walter Terrace

LL413DG

Newborough Street

LL414DF

Isfryn Terrace

LL414AE

Manod Road

LL413DU

Glynllifon Street

LL413BB

Bodafon

LL413DY

Bowydd Road

LL414AB

Penygwndwn Estate

LL413UB

Oxford Street

LL414DL

New Bryn Ffynnon

LL413AA

High Street

LL413DQ

Hafod Ruffydd

LL413EL

Frongoch Cottages

LL413DN

Wynne Avenue

LL413AL

High Street

LL414BU

Old Tanymanod Terrace

LL413AR

Tanrallt Terrace

LL413AU

Lord Street

LL413LZ

Peniel Terrace

LL413UE

Mills Row

LL413DR

Cwmbowydd Road

LL413DJ

Diffwys a Maenofferen

LL413EP

Diffwys a Maenofferen

LL413AS

Diffwys a Maenofferen

LL413EQ

Summerhill

LL413AP

High Street

LL414DB

High Street

LL413BZ

Pengelli Terrace

LL413BS

New Road

LL413AZ

Penhafodlas

LL414DA

Maes Y Plas

LL413EH

Lower Cwm Bowydd Road

LL413EB

Gladstone Terrace

LL413EE

Cwmbowydd Road

LL414DD

Manod Road

LL419AL

High Street

LL413LJ

Penbryn Terrace

LL413EX

Bodafon

LL413DP

Bron View

LL413AJ

High Street

LL413DH

Heol Maenofferen

LL413ED

Cwm Bowydd Road

LL413DT

Fair View

LL414AD

The Bungalows

LL413AE

High Street

LL413TY

Blaen Afon

LL413LX

Waterloo Cottage

LL413BJ

Tabernacl Terrace

LL414DH

Uwchlaw Ffynnon

LL413AX

High Street

LL413DX

Richmond Terrace

LL413UG

Baron Road

LL413LQ

Diffwys a Maenofferen

LL413DZ

Bryn Tegai

LL413AF

Glynllifon Street

LL413AY

Lord Street

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.