Postcode insights

LL55 4DP

Cwm-y-glo

Gwynedd

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Detailed insights for LL55 4DP

Overview

Postcode LL55 4DP is located in a rural village, 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 Bangor (Gwynedd), about 5.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.2%
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

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% 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 4DP.

Transport

The nearest station is Bangor (Gwynedd) located about 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
83.7 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
289
96.33%
Other White
9
3%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.33%
Irish
1
0.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
44.27%
Level 3 (A level)
60
22.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.83%
No qualifications
25
9.54%
Apprenticeship
13
4.96%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
43.36%
Owns outright
52
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.29%
Other social rented
4
2.8%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.8%
Total households: 143

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

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 4DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 4DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20254, Craig Y Don, Caernarfon, LL55 4DPTerracedFreehold£185,000
16 Jan 2026Talafon, Allt Goch, Caernarfon, LL55 4DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
22 Aug 2025Moranedd, Caernarfon, LL55 4DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
13 Oct 20257, New Street, Caernarfon, LL55 4DETerracedFreehold£128,250

Schools

In the LL55 4DP postcode area, located within Bethel & Llanrug, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL55 4DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miNot applicableYsgol Gymuned PenisarwaunWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL55 4DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL55 4DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparGwynedd, LL55 4FDWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL55 4DP, 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 4DP

Is LL55 4DP (Bethel & Llanrug) safe?

The area around LL55 4DP 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 4DP?

The median sale price around LL55 4DP in Bethel & Llanrug is £175,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 11 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL55 4DP?

There is 1 school close to LL55 4DP, including Ysgol Gymuned Penisarwaun. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL55 4DP?

LL55 4DP 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 4DP (Bethel & Llanrug) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL55 4DP 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.