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Gwynedd

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About

Gwynedd is a principal area in northwest Wales that includes much of Eryri (Snowdonia) and the Llŷn Peninsula. The county contains Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), reached by the Snowdon Mountain Railway from Llanberis, and coastal towns such as Caernarfon, Porthmadog and Pwllheli. Caernarfon Castle and Harlech Castle are on the stretch of medieval fortifications built by Edward I. The north coast meets the Irish Sea along a long shoreline and the Llŷn stretches into open water; Bardsey Island (Ynys Enlli) sits off the peninsula and is known for its seabird colonies and ruined priory.

The slate industry shaped large parts of inland Gwynedd; small-gauge lines such as the Ffestiniog Railway carried slate from quarries at Blaenau Ffestiniog to the harbour at Porthmadog. Hills, ridges and coastal paths draw walkers and climbers, and the area has one of the highest proportions of Welsh speakers in Wales, with communities using Welsh in daily life. Local markets, maritime harbours and quarry towns reflect the county’s patterns of work and settlement.

Area overview

On average Gwynedd has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gwynedd is £44,194 per year. Gwynedd is home to around 117,393 people, with a population density of about 46.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gwynedd Population
117,393
Population density
46.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.01(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.35(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.66(+4%)
Shoplifting
6.32(-2%)
Public order
6.2(-25%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
109,548
93.32%
Other White
2,729
2.32%
Chinese
580
0.49%
Irish
554
0.47%
Other Asian
496
0.42%
Total population: 117,392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
33,807
34.51%
Level 3 (A level)
18,370
18.75%
No qualifications
15,937
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14,302
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7,421
7.57%
Total 16+ residents: 97,968

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
22,214
43.47%
Owns with a mortgage
11,214
21.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,060
13.81%
Other social rented
5,033
9.85%
Social rents from council
3,524
6.9%
Total households: 51,105

Property prices in Gwynedd

Median price£193,000
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)1,239
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £280K

Based on 1,239 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Gwynedd area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gwynedd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached405£298,000£267
Semi-Detached264£212,750£221
Terraced510£152,000£184
Flats60£105,500£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gwynedd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwynedd.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£117,000£153,250£112,000
2017£230,000£108,500£160,000£112,000
2018£225,000£99,950£164,000£118,000
2019£240,000£113,500£162,000£120,000
2020£249,250£100,000£170,000£127,000
2021£285,000£126,500£185,000£134,000
2022£312,250£127,500£214,000£149,000
2023£323,500£117,000£200,000£149,975
2024£316,500£110,000£205,000£150,000
2025£300,000£105,000£205,000£152,000
2026£290,000£129,950£210,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwynedd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwynedd.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£134£157£131
2017£188£153£162£136
2018£193£147£165£137
2019£202£159£172£141
2020£213£144£176£152
2021£236£154£194£161
2022£272£169£221£178
2023£269£170£216£184
2024£261£160£214£181
2025£258£160£221£180
2026£264£171£204£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwynedd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Gwynedd

Is Gwynedd safe?

Gwynedd records about 63 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.

Which is the safest ward in Gwynedd?

Among the 65 wards of Gwynedd, Efailnewydd a Buan has the lowest crime rate, with about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the Gwynedd average is 63 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in Gwynedd?

The median sale price in Gwynedd is £193,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 1,239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Gwynedd?

Gwynedd scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gwynedd sits around rank 1,081 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 Gwynedd?

The average household income in Gwynedd is around £44,194 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the MPs for Gwynedd?

Gwynedd spans 2 parliamentary constituencies, represented by Bangor Aberconwy: Claire Hughes (Labour Party) and Dwyfor Meirionnydd: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

LL57 2BF

Bryn Coed

LL57 2BE

Cwrt Hwfa

LL57 4SJ

Caernarfon Road

LL57 1HE

York Place

LL57 1DN

Garth Road

LL55 2BD

Ffordd Cibyn

LL57 4AA

Dol-Helyg

LL57 4EA

Lon Plas

LL56 4JU

Ffordd Garnedd

LL55 1AB

Bridge Street

LL55 1AR

Balaclafa

LL55 1BA

Bangor Street

LL57 2DP

Convent Lane

LL49 9AF

Dora Street

LL53 5BY

Lower Cardiff Road

LL57 1DZ

Lon Pobty

LL49 9AQ

Dublin Street

LL55 4BY

Stryd Fawr

LL23 7AU

Yr Hafan

LL57 2BY

Ffordd Meirion

LL54 5RG

Ffordd Pant

LL57 2DW

Lôn Y Wyddfa

LL41 3AQ

Coed Camlyn

LL52 0SA

High 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.