Postcode LL57 3AL is located in a rural town, within the Canol Bethesda ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bethesda area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bethesda is £45,959 per year. The nearest station is Bangor (Gwynedd), about 4.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Llys Dafydd.
Bethesda has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 901 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Bethesda has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bethesda is £45,959 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL57 3AL.
The nearest station is Bangor (Gwynedd) located about 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Llys Dafydd | Small | Walking directions to Llys Dafydd |
Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 (about £179 per square foot) in Canol Bethesda area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £225,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £211,000 | £183 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £205,000 | £210 |
| Terraced | 7 | £152,000 | £169 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £99,250 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £127,500 | £104,750 |
| 2018 | £145,000 | £123,250 |
| 2019 | £136,500 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £138,200 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £136,500 | £119,250 |
| 2022 | £196,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £125,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £165,000 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £217,000 | £152,000 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £108 | £127 |
| 2017 | £181 | £119 |
| 2018 | £153 | £143 |
| 2019 | £127 | £118 |
| 2020 | £141 | £119 |
| 2021 | £180 | £143 |
| 2022 | £203 | £183 |
| 2023 | £237 | £171 |
| 2024 | £196 | £174 |
| 2025 | £184 | £169 |
| 2026 | £169 | — |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL57 3AL.
In the LL57 3AL postcode area, located within Bethesda, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL57 3AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | High Street, Bethesda, LL57 3NE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Gwynedd, LL57 3NS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sheffield Stores | Ffordd Carneddi, Gwynedd, LL57 3DB | Walking directions to Sheffield Stores |
Elected local representatives for LL57 3AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rheinallt Puw
Canol Bethesda - Elected 5 May 2022
Claire Hughes
Bangor Aberconwy - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LL57 3AL records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.
The median sale price around LL57 3AL in Bethesda is £175,500 (about £179 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to LL57 3AL, including Ysgol Pen-y-bryn, Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen Bethesda and Ysgol Abercaseg. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LL57 3AL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 901 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bangor Aberconwy covering LL57 3AL is Claire Hughes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rheinallt Puw (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).
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.