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About

Tryfan ward covers a mountainous area in the heart of Snowdonia, including the rugged slopes of its namesake peak. The landscape is dominated by rocky outcrops, high passes, and glacial valleys, with sparse settlement. The A5 road runs through the ward, following the historic route engineered by Thomas Telford. This is a region defined by geology and upland farming, where the primary land use is for sheep grazing on the open moorland.

The area includes the famous Tryfan mountain itself, a distinctive silhouette of jagged rock popular with climbers. The Glyderau range also falls within the ward, featuring the striking rock formations of Castell y Gwynt. Human presence is limited to small hamlets and isolated farms clinging to the valley floors. The environment is managed by entities like the National Trust, with large areas forming part of the Snowdonia National Park.

Area overview

On average Tryfan has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tryfan is £44,355 per year. Tryfan is home to around 1,521 people, with a population density of about 107.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tryfan Population
1,521
Population density
107.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.42(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.93(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.38(+178%)
Public order
4.6(-44%)
Other theft
4.6(0%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,491
97.9%
Other White
9
0.59%
Irish
7
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.26%
Total population: 1,523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
388
32.04%
Level 3 (A level)
220
18.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
196
16.18%
No qualifications
191
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
111
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 1,211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
290
45.67%
Owns with a mortgage
189
29.76%
Other social rented
53
8.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
8.19%
Social rents from council
34
5.35%
Total households: 635

Property prices in Tryfan

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£163
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £225K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £163 per square foot) in Tryfan area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tryfan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£385,000£287
Semi-Detached2£125,000£163
Terraced9£120,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tryfan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tryfan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158,750£75,000£103,500
2017£250,000£92,500£99,500
2018£177,500£105,000£86,500
2019£185,000£133,000£97,750
2020£175,000£141,500£100,000
2021£200,000£137,000£128,000
2022£234,000£177,500£118,600
2023£250,000£170,000£151,500
2024£350,000£110,000£120,000
2025£228,500£107,500£115,000
2026£390,000£125,000£139,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tryfan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tryfan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262£279£130
2017£230£65£106
2018£151£109£120
2019£220£129£138
2020£164£131£139
2021£210£189£148
2022£214£286£166
2023£197£204£192
2024£154£166
2025£336£220£164
2026£287£163£154
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tryfan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Tryfan ward.

Local councillors

Arwyn Herald Roberts

Tryfan - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Frequently asked questions about Tryfan

Is Tryfan safe?

Tryfan records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Tryfan?

The median sale price in Tryfan is £155,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Tryfan?

Tryfan scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Tryfan sits around rank 738 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 Tryfan?

The average household income in Tryfan is around £44,355 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Tryfan?

Tryfan is represented by 1 elected councillor: Arwyn Herald Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).