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About

Glyn ward encompasses the coastal village of Llanfairfechan and its surrounding rural landscape. The area is defined by the presence of the Irish Sea to the north and the rising terrain of the Carneddau mountains to the south. This creates a distinct environment where the community is situated between the water and the lower mountain slopes. The ward's layout follows this geography, with residential areas concentrated along the coast.

A notable feature is the presence of the North Wales Path, a long-distance trail that traverses the ward's coastline and upland fringes. The area includes the National Trust's Plas yn Llan estate, with its historic house and gardens. Economic activity has traditionally been connected to the sea and local agriculture, with tourism centered on the promenade and access to the surrounding natural landscapes.

Area overview

On average Glyn has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glyn is £43,121 per year. Glyn is home to around 4,551 people, with a population density of about 1,561.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glyn Population
4,551
Population density
1,561.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
105.91(+212%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.74(+305%)
Shoplifting
25.27(+293%)
Public order
20.87(+154%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.12(+160%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,137
90.94%
Other White
76
1.67%
Bangladeshi
53
1.17%
Other Asian
49
1.08%
Irish
37
0.81%
Total population: 4,549

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,011
28.27%
No qualifications
644
18.01%
Level 3 (A level)
642
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
586
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
377
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 3,576

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
623
30.54%
Owns outright
559
27.4%
Owns with a mortgage
420
20.59%
Other social rented
275
13.48%
Social rents from council
109
5.34%
Total households: 2,040

Property prices in Glyn

Median price£162,500
Price per sq ft£175
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £246K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £175 per square foot) in Glyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £413,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Glyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£365,000£261
Semi-Detached17£200,000£201
Terraced25£143,000£152
Flats4£91,250£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Glyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£34,000£130,000£100,000
2017£201,250£57,500£124,000£101,500
2018£230,000£44,500£126,500£100,000
2019£271,000£57,500£153,000£120,000
2020£180,000£55,250£154,000£114,975
2021£205,000£60,000£167,450£128,000
2022£349,998£80,000£200,000£145,000
2023£355,000£122,000£219,000£135,000
2024£387,500£90,250£194,500£133,250
2025£305,000£95,000£224,475£143,000
2026£196,000£162,500£143,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£61£120£98
2017£146£85£123£101
2018£142£89£110£113
2019£202£96£133£114
2020£177£99£143£124
2021£199£102£135£135
2022£249£115£192£132
2023£267£232£199£152
2024£282£120£189£150
2025£261£131£188£150
2026£117£214£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Glyn in the last year.

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.