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Llanuwchllyn

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About

Llanuwchllyn ward is located in southern Gwynedd, near the head of Bala Lake. The area is largely rural, with the village itself set amidst farmland and lower slopes of the Aran mountain range. The landscape is defined by its proximity to the large freshwater lake and the surrounding uplands, which influence local land use.

The community is a Welsh-speaking heartland, with the language central to daily life. The area is known for its historical railway connection, with the narrow-gauge Bala Lake Railway originating here. This line runs along the lake's southern shore, connecting the ward to the wider region through preserved steam heritage.

Area overview

On average Llanuwchllyn has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanuwchllyn is £46,083 per year. Llanuwchllyn is home to around 1,057 people, with a population density of about 5.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanuwchllyn Population
1,057
Population density
5.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.27(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.25(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.68(-30%)
Other theft
4.73(-6%)
Public order
3.78(-58%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,049
99.24%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.28%
Other White
3
0.28%
Irish
2
0.19%
Total population: 1,057

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
321
38.03%
Level 3 (A level)
154
18.25%
No qualifications
119
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
116
13.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
58
6.87%
Total 16+ residents: 844

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
245
54.2%
Owns with a mortgage
95
21.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
11.28%
Other forms of private rent
33
7.3%
Other social rented
14
3.1%
Total households: 452

Property prices in Llanuwchllyn

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £215,250 in Llanuwchllyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llanuwchllyn 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 Llanuwchllyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£380,000
Semi-Detached1£142,000
Terraced4£134,500

10 years median price trend in Llanuwchllyn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanuwchllyn.

Data Sources

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