Postcode insights

LL55 4RE

Ffordd Bryngwyn

Cwm-y-glo

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Detailed insights for LL55 4RE

Overview

Postcode LL55 4RE 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 5.7 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
10.4%
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

10.4%

Approximately 10.4% 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 4RE.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanfairpwll located about 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
115 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
324
97.01%
Other White
9
2.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.09%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.18%
No qualifications
32
11.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.55%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
45.93%
Owns with a mortgage
42
31.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.37%
Other social rented
8
5.93%
Social rents from council
6
4.44%
Total households: 135

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 4RE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL55 4RE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 2025Brynteg Holidays Homes Park, Caernarfon, LL55 4RFOtherLeasehold£4,717,448
30 May 2025Brynteg Holidays Homes Park, Caernarfon, LL55 4RFOtherLeasehold£4,717,448
27 May 20251 Y Bonc, Bryn Bras, Caernarfon, LL55 4RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL55 4RE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicableYsgol LlanrugWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol BrynrefailWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL55 4RE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSparGwynedd, LL55 4FDWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL55 4RE, 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 4RE

Is LL55 4RE (Bethel & Llanrug) safe?

The area around LL55 4RE 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 4RE?

The median sale price around LL55 4RE 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 4RE?

There are 2 schools close to LL55 4RE, including Ysgol Llanrug and Ysgol Brynrefail. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL55 4RE?

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

The Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd covering LL55 4RE 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).

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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.