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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
44
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
28.38(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.25(+2%)
Other theft
4.73(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.73(-36%)
Public order
1.89(-77%)
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

Median price£165,500
Price per sq ft£359
Sales (last 12 months)6
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £364K

Based on 6 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 (about £359 per square foot) in Llanuwchllyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanuwchllyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£425,000£662
Terraced3£139,000£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanuwchllyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanuwchllyn.
YearDetachedTerraced
2016£152,000£90,000
2017£206,250£97,250
2018£252,500£90,000
2019£248,000£125,000
2020£315,000£75,000
2021£280,000£120,500
2022£299,500£149,000
2023£502,500£250,000
2024£305,000£149,500
2025£402,500£127,500
2026£179,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanuwchllyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanuwchllyn.
YearDetachedTerraced
2016£147£150
2017£153£169
2018£216£177
2019£178£181
2020£252£155
2021£237£186
2022£166
2023£319£287
2024£236£162
2025£275£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanuwchllyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Llanuwchllyn

Is Llanuwchllyn safe?

Llanuwchllyn records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Llanuwchllyn?

The median sale price in Llanuwchllyn is £165,500 (about £359 per square foot) based on 6 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Llanuwchllyn?

Llanuwchllyn scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Llanuwchllyn sits around rank 1,162 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 Llanuwchllyn?

The average household income in Llanuwchllyn is around £46,083 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Llanuwchllyn?

Llanuwchllyn is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alan Jones Evans (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.