Postcode insights

LL55 2SN

Cwm-y-glo

Gwynedd

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Detailed insights for LL55 2SN

Overview

Postcode LL55 2SN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Cwm-y-glo ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bethel & Llanrug area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bethel & Llanrug is £50,700 per year. The nearest station is Llanfairpwll, about 5.5 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Bethel & Llanrug has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Bethel & Llanrug has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bethel & Llanrug is £50,700 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL55 2SN.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanfairpwll located about 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
43.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.03(-67%)
Other theft
2.54(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.54(-80%)
Public order
2.54(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.7(-77%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
95.95%
Other White
7
2.18%
Irish
3
0.93%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.62%
Caribbean
1
0.31%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
43.84%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.58%
No qualifications
24
8.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.52%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
53.54%
Owns with a mortgage
38
29.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.66%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.51%
Shared ownership
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Cwm-y-glo

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)11
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £193K

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Cwm-y-glo area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwm-y-glo over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£200,000£223
Semi-Detached3£175,000£285
Terraced5£170,000£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwm-y-glo

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm-y-glo.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332,500£184,000£83,500
2017£190,000£163,500£128,750
2018£248,500£132,500£109,000
2019£268,750£155,000£112,500
2020£282,500£140,000£110,000
2021£286,000£214,975£145,000
2022£379,500£150,000£180,000
2023£252,000£245,000£167,500
2024£278,750£135,000£148,500
2025£255,000£212,500£170,000
2026£69,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm-y-glo.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm-y-glo.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£196£123
2017£179£136£134
2018£191£179£135
2019£176£163£139
2020£251£128£168
2021£292£208£179
2022£275£212£159
2023£226£285£196
2024£303£215£176
2025£223£222
2026£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm-y-glo.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cwm-y-glo in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the LL55 2SN postcode area, located within Bethel & Llanrug, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL55 2SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Berwyn Parry Jones

Cwm-y-glo - 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
WardCwm-y-gloW05001523
ParishLlanrugW04000086
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bethel & LlanrugW02000013
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 004BW01000053
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL55 2SN

Is LL55 2SN (Bethel & Llanrug) safe?

The area around LL55 2SN records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 LL55 2SN?

The median sale price around LL55 2SN in Bethel & Llanrug is £175,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 11 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around LL55 2SN?

LL55 2SN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,320 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL55 2SN (Bethel & Llanrug) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL55 2SN is Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Berwyn Parry Jones (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.