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Y Bontnewydd

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About

Y Bontnewydd ward is located in southern Gwynedd, situated just to the west of the city of Caernarfon. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments spread across a landscape of fields and low hills. It functions largely as a commuter settlement for the larger urban centre nearby. The ward is bordered by the Afon Gwyrfai river to the north.

The community takes its name from the village of Bontnewydd, which translates to 'New Bridge'. The area is traversed by the A487 trunk road, a major transport route through this part of north-west Wales. A notable local feature is the presence of the Cae Gwyn cave, a significant archaeological site where evidence of early human activity has been discovered.

Area overview

On average Y Bontnewydd has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Y Bontnewydd is £45,469 per year. Y Bontnewydd is home to around 1,251 people, with a population density of about 90.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Y Bontnewydd Population
1,251
Population density
90.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.18(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.98(+38%)
Other theft
6.39(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.39(-21%)
Burglary
5.6(+109%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,216
97.2%
Irish
7
0.56%
Other Asian
6
0.48%
Other White
6
0.48%
Arab
4
0.32%
Total population: 1,251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
412
38.18%
Level 3 (A level)
181
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
154
14.27%
No qualifications
150
13.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
86
7.97%
Total 16+ residents: 1,079

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
295
52.87%
Owns with a mortgage
150
26.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
7.71%
Other social rented
30
5.38%
Social rents from council
22
3.94%
Total households: 558

Property prices in Y Bontnewydd

Based on 6 recent sales, the median property price is £227,750 in Y Bontnewydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Y Bontnewydd 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 Bontnewydd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£248,000
Semi-Detached3£260,000
Terraced2£167,500

10 years median price trend in Y Bontnewydd

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

All postcodes in Y Bontnewydd

LL554HQ

Y Bontnewydd

LL545RN

Ffordd Yr Aber

LL552SY

Bryn Teg Terrace

LL545RE

Y Bontnewydd

LL552TE

Erw Cottages

LL552TW

Erw Wen

LL552UB

Glan Beuno Estate

LL545RH

Y Bontnewydd

LL552TH

Y Bontnewydd

LL552UE

Dolbeuno

LL547YF

Y Bontnewydd

LL552UH

Llwyn Beuno

LL552TF

Y Bontnewydd

LL545RP

Ffordd Yr Aber

LL552TB

Y Bontnewydd

LL552UF

Y Bontnewydd

LL552UD

Erw Deg

LL547UT

Digbeth Terrace

LL552SG

Waenfawr Road

LL545RF

Y Bontnewydd

LL552TY

Brymer Terrace

LL552EZ

Erw Deg

LL545RD

Magdalen Terrace

LL547UW

Y Bontnewydd

LL552TG

Waunfawr Road

LL552TA

Penybryn Road

LL552SE

Llanbeblig Road

LL547UR

Gwyrfai Cottage

LL552UL

Llwyn Beuno

LL552UA

Beuno Terrace

LL552UN

Y Bryn

LL552PL

Stad Glandwr

LL552TL

Waunfawr Road

LL547UN

Lon Pandy

LL547UP

Libanus Terrace

LL552UW

Glanrafon Estate

LL552TD

Penybryn Road

LL545TU

Y Bontnewydd

LL552SU

Glan Gwna Terrace

LL552YA

Ffordd Bont Saint

LL545RA

Lôn Morfa

LL552ST

Waenfawr Road

LL552SH

Glan Gwna Holiday Park

LL547YE

Cae'r Eglwys

LL545TY

Y Bontnewydd

LL552UG

Llifon Terrace

LL552SS

Caeathro Bach

Data Sources

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