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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.

All postcodes in Y Bala

LL237UT

Cambrian Terrace

LL237DH

Cysgod y Coleg

LL237BE

Blaen Ddol

LL237BP

Heol Tegid

LL237AH

Arenig Street

LL237AF

Stryd Fawr

LL237BL

Maesygerddi

LL237BB

Blaen Ddol

LL237BG

Stryd Y Fron

LL237DG

Trem Y Ffridd

LL237NG

Station Road

LL237EQ

Llain Deg

LL237RT

Ffrydan Road

LL237RU

Heol Arenig

LL237NH

The Green

LL237AN

Maesybronydd

LL237AY

Ffordd Y Gerddi

LL237BW

Tegid Street

LL237LU

High Street

LL237HA

Industrial Estate

LL237YA

Craig Y Fron

LL237BH

High Street

LL237GA

Y Parciau

LL237NJ

Y Bala

LL237AP

Bro Eryl

LL237SN

Encil Pensarn

LL237EH

Tegid Street

LL237AD

High Street

LL237ND

High Street

LL237RR

Heol Y Domen

LL237UY

Castle Street

LL237AX

Heol Ffrydan

LL237EN

Tegid Street

LL237YD

Stryd Y Fron

LL237NE

High Street

LL237AL

Arenig Street

LL237YE

Heol Pensarn

LL237AQ

Cae Groes

LL237UW

Craig Y Fron

LL237YB

Castle Street

LL237AS

Bro Eryl

LL237UR

Tegid Street

LL237LY

High Street

LL237TF

Cae Bach

LL237SP

Heol Aran

LL237AR

Bro Eryl

LL237DX

Rowen

LL237BD

Cysgod Y Coleg

LL237BQ

Maes Y Fron

LL237YY

Mawnog Fach

LL237BF

Maes Tegid

LL237SW

Plassey Street

LL237NL

Industrial Estate

LL237BN

Tegid Street

LL237RY

Ffrydan Road

LL237AU

Yr Hafan

LL237NN

Tryweryn Terrace

LL237AW

Arenig Terrace

LL237RS

Mount Street

LL237SR

Pensarn Road

LL237BJ

Tegid Street

LL237AG

Y Stryd Fawr

LL237AB

High Street

LL237AT

Cae Gadlas

LL237BA

Heol Y Domen

LL237YZ

Maes Treflyn

LL237UU

Castle Street

LL237AE

High Street

LL237AA

Heol Berwyn

LL237AJ

Arenig Row

LL237DZ

Glannau Tegid

LL237EL

Tegid Street

Data Sources

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