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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 20% 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
50
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
27.09(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.54(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.53(+30%)
Other theft
4.52(-1%)
Public order
3.51(-57%)
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

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£163
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £154K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £163 per square foot) in Y Bala area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Y Bala over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£150,000£199
Semi-Detached1£140,000£153
Terraced11£112,000£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Y Bala

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Y Bala.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£321,250£180,250£62,000
2017£180,000£189,875£90,000
2018£159,000£145,000£97,500
2019£180,000£129,000£87,500
2020£225,000£157,500£112,500
2021£230,000£138,500£121,000
2022£249,950£175,216£145,000
2023£217,500£162,000£128,500
2024£312,500£130,000£122,500
2025£275,000£149,000£123,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Y Bala.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Y Bala.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£156£95
2017£152£128£80
2018£219£127£125
2019£173£133£110
2020£246£141£129
2021£227£153£117
2022£241£150£159
2023£293£169£155
2024£201£130£152
2025£244£145£163
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Y Bala.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Y Bala in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Y Bala

Is Y Bala safe?

Y Bala records about 50 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 Y Bala?

The median sale price in Y Bala is £130,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Y Bala?

Y Bala scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Y Bala sits around rank 1,167 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 Y Bala?

The average household income in Y Bala is around £46,083 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Y Bala?

Y Bala is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dilwyn Morgan (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.