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About

Y Bala ward encompasses the town of Bala and its immediate rural surroundings in Gwynedd. The area is defined by Llyn Tegid, the largest natural lake in Wales, which dominates the landscape. The town itself sits at the lake's northern end, with the Afon Tryweryn river flowing through it. This setting has historically shaped the local economy and community life.

The ward includes the lake's shoreline and stretches into the surrounding agricultural land. The area is known for its Welsh-language culture and heritage. The narrow-gauge Bala Lake Railway runs along part of the eastern shore, offering views across the water. The geography is largely defined by water, with the lake influencing both daily activity and the wider character of the region.

Area overview

On average Y Bala has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Y Bala is £46,083 per year. Y Bala is home to around 1,993 people, with a population density of about 825.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Y Bala Population
1,993
Population density
825.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.58(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.04(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.03(+12%)
Public order
3.51(-61%)
Vehicle crime
1.51(-52%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,828
91.68%
Other White
108
5.42%
Bangladeshi
19
0.95%
Irish
10
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.4%
Total population: 1,994

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
499
30.32%
No qualifications
347
21.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
257
15.61%
Level 3 (A level)
240
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
155
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 1,646

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
355
37.77%
Other social rented
158
16.81%
Owns with a mortgage
150
15.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
146
15.53%
Social rents from council
81
8.62%
Total households: 940

Property prices in Y Bala

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 in Y Bala area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Y Bala 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 Y Bala over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£290,000
Semi-Detached2£149,000
Terraced10£117,500

10 years median price trend in Y Bala

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

Data Sources

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