Postcode insights

LL57 3SA

Gerlan

Gwynedd

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Detailed insights for LL57 3SA

Overview

Postcode LL57 3SA is located in a rural town, within the Gerlan ward of Gwynedd in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bethesda area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Bethesda has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 957 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Bethesda has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bethesda is £45,959 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL57 3SA.

Transport

The nearest station is Bangor (Gwynedd) located about 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL57 3SA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLlys DafyddSmallWalking directions to Llys Dafydd

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
1,037.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.38(-28%)
Public order
4.91(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-39%)
Other theft
2.23(-51%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
362
97.57%
Other White
8
2.16%
Caribbean
1
0.27%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
40.35%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.98%
No qualifications
34
11.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.37%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
39.35%
Owns with a mortgage
56
36.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
13.55%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.52%
Social rents from council
5
3.23%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Gerlan

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£210
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £160K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £210 per square foot) in Gerlan area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £218,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gerlan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£148,000£207
Terraced14£142,500£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gerlan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gerlan.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130,250£104,000
2017£135,000£112,000
2018£135,000£100,750
2019£140,750£93,000
2020£110,000£119,500
2021£167,000£122,000
2022£180,000£125,000
2023£170,000£140,000
2024£227,500£145,000
2025£157,500£140,000
2026£148,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gerlan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gerlan.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£107£124
2017£160£146
2018£158£144
2019£160£141
2020£170£160
2021£182£169
2022£194£189
2023£216£200
2024£201£192
2025£208£196
2026£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gerlan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gerlan in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL57 3SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL57 3SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 202512, Carneddi Road, Bangor, LL57 3RYTerracedFreehold£85,000
01 Sept 202520, Carneddi Road, Bangor, LL57 3RYTerracedFreehold£147,500
04 Jul 20256, Tan Y Gaer, Bangor, LL57 3RTTerracedFreehold£80,000
02 Apr 20251, Tan Y Gaer, Bangor, LL57 3RTTerracedFreehold£245,000
04 Jul 20251, Llidiart Y Gwenyn, Bangor, LL57 3RXTerracedFreehold£148,000

Schools

In the LL57 3SA postcode area, located within Bethesda, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL57 3SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Pen-y-brynWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Dyffryn Ogwen BethesdaWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd LlanllechidWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL57 3SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL57 3SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSheffield StoresFfordd Carneddi, Gwynedd, LL57 3DBWalking directions to Sheffield Stores
0.4 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Gwynedd, LL57 3NSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLondisHigh Street, Bethesda, LL57 3NEWalking directions to Londis

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL57 3SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Einir Williams

Gerlan - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Claire Hughes

Bangor Aberconwy - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictGwyneddW06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBangor AberconwyW07000083
WardGerlanW05001534
ParishBethesdaW04000049
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BethesdaW02000012
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gwynedd 003BW01000071
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL57 3SA

Is LL57 3SA (Bethesda) safe?

The area around LL57 3SA records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near LL57 3SA?

The median sale price around LL57 3SA in Bethesda is £145,000 (about £210 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL57 3SA?

There are 4 schools close to LL57 3SA, including Ysgol Pen-y-bryn, Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen Bethesda and Ysgol Gynradd Llanllechid. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL57 3SA?

LL57 3SA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 957 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL57 3SA (Bethesda) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bangor Aberconwy covering LL57 3SA is Claire Hughes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Einir Williams (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.