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About

Rachub is a small village ward located within the Gwynedd unitary authority area in North Wales. It sits on the lower slopes of the Glyderau range, positioned above the town of Bethesda and near the Ogwen Valley. The area is characterised by its upland landscape, with residential streets set against a backdrop of open moorland and rocky hillsides. The community is closely connected to the surrounding natural environment and the historical slate quarrying industry that shaped the region.

The ward's layout reflects its hillside setting, with views often extending towards the Carneddau mountains. Local life centres around community institutions like the village hall and the primary school. A notable local feature is the presence of the Rachub Fawr, an early 17th-century house that is a rare surviving example of a Snowdonia gentry hall from that period. The area provides direct walking access onto the higher mountain paths of the Glyderau.

Area overview

On average Rachub has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rachub is £45,959 per year. Rachub is home to around 1,218 people, with a population density of about 900.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rachub Population
1,218
Population density
900.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
90.31(+166%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.95(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.42(+124%)
Public order
13.96(+70%)
Other theft
11.49(+151%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,159
95.08%
Other White
15
1.23%
Irish
11
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
0.57%
Total population: 1,219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
380
38.62%
Level 3 (A level)
156
15.85%
No qualifications
140
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
133
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
87
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 984

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
215
40.49%
Owns with a mortgage
157
29.57%
Other social rented
68
12.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
54
10.17%
Social rents from council
25
4.71%
Total households: 531

Property prices in Rachub

Median price£176,500
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)12
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £238K

Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 (about £193 per square foot) in Rachub area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rachub over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£225,000£193
Detached3£220,000£271
Terraced5£155,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rachub

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rachub.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132,500£258,000£100,000
2017£231,500£145,500£82,750
2018£205,000£156,000£98,750
2019£205,000£192,500£108,750
2020£167,500£124,000
2021£162,000£185,000£118,500
2022£265,750£216,000£123,500
2023£297,500£197,500£127,750
2024£180,000£138,750
2025£201,000£226,500£144,750
2026£257,500£202,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rachub.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rachub.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£113£183£132
2017£130£175£156
2018£119£170£160
2019£172£167£167
2020£172£117
2021£199£212£160
2022£219£297£192
2023£185£175£214
2024£162£204
2025£141£227£159
2026£298£209
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rachub.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Rachub

Is Rachub safe?

Rachub records about 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rachub?

The median sale price in Rachub is £176,500 (about £193 per square foot) based on 12 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Rachub?

Rachub scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rachub sits around rank 943 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 Rachub?

The average household income in Rachub is around £45,959 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rachub?

Rachub is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Rowlinson (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.