Postcode insights

LL23 7AF

Stryd Fawr

Y Bala

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Detailed insights for LL23 7AF

Overview

Postcode LL23 7AF is located in a rural town, within the Y Bala ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bala & Mawddwy area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bala & Mawddwy is £46,083 per year. The nearest station is Betws-y-Coed, about 15.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Bala & Mawddwy has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Bala & Mawddwy has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bala & Mawddwy is £46,083 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL23 7AF.

Transport

The nearest station is Betws-y-Coed located about 15.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
5,362 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
212
76.81%
Other White
39
14.13%
Bangladeshi
16
5.8%
Chinese
4
1.45%
Other Asian
2
0.72%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
37.44%
No qualifications
36
15.86%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
39.13%
Owns outright
48
34.78%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.32%
Other social rented
11
7.97%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.07%
Total households: 138

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.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL23 7AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL23 7AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202533, Arenig Street, Bala, LL23 7AHTerracedFreehold£105,000
26 Aug 202536, Arenig Street, Bala, LL23 7AHTerracedFreehold£107,000
05 Nov 20254, Arenig Terrace, Bala, LL23 7AWTerracedFreehold£50,000
31 Mar 20257, Mount Street, Bala, LL23 7RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£158,000
21 Feb 202526A, Tegid Street, Bala, LL23 7EHTerracedFreehold£207,500

Schools

In the LL23 7AF postcode area, located within Bala & Mawddwy, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL23 7AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Godre'r BerwynWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL23 7AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL23 7AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSpar39 Y Stryd Fawr, Y Bala, LL23 7AFWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miCo-op Food80-82 Y Stryd Fawr, Y Bala, LL23 7ADWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL23 7AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dilwyn Morgan

Y Bala - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Liz Saville Roberts

Dwyfor Meirionnydd - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictGwyneddW06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDwyfor MeirionnyddW07000096
WardY BalaW05001566
ParishBalaW04000045
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bala & MawddwyW02000024
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 015AW01000051
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL23 7AF

Is LL23 7AF (Bala & Mawddwy) safe?

The area around LL23 7AF records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LL23 7AF?

The median sale price around LL23 7AF in Bala & Mawddwy is £130,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL23 7AF?

There is 1 school close to LL23 7AF, including Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL23 7AF?

LL23 7AF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,167 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL23 7AF (Bala & Mawddwy) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL23 7AF is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local 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.