Last updated May 2026

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Area guide · Gwynedd

Living in Bethesda

A snapshot of life in Bethesda, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Bethesda is a village in Gwynedd, Wales with a population of 3,757. The average house price is £174,905 and the overall crime rate is 69.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bethesda ranks

Affordability
#35 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#52 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,757

Avg House Price

£174,905

Crime Rate

69.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

239 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£24,186

Median Age

46.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bethesda's detached homes (£255,000) command roughly 1.7× the price of a flat (£150,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bethesda prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£134,931 → £174,905).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£255,000	£255,000	2
Semi-Detached	£220,000	£221,000	4
Terraced	£161,091	£152,000	11
Flat	£150,500	£150,500	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bethesda is 69.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bethesda: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Bethesda averages 239 Mbps — 139% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bethesda homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 43.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	63.6
% Rated C or Above	43.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,572

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,757
Median Age	46.1
Median Household Income	£24,186
Employment Rate	52.9%
Owner Occupied	65.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bethesda?

The average house price in Bethesda is £174,905 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bethesda?

The most affordable entry point in Bethesda is a flat, with an average price of £150,500.

Is Bethesda a safe place to live?

Bethesda has a recorded crime rate of 69.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Bethesda?

Average broadband download speeds in Bethesda are around 239 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.8% of premises.

How big is Bethesda?

Bethesda is a settlement in Gwynedd with a population of approximately 3,757.

Most compared with

How does Bethesda stack up against its neighbours?

Bangor

Bethesda

House price: £231,275 · £174,905
Crime rate: 69.7 · 69.5
Distance: 4.4 mi

Bethesda

Blaenau Ffestiniog

House price: £174,905 · £128,844
Crime rate: 69.5 · 69.3
Distance: 13.8 mi

Bethesda

Caernarfon

House price: £174,905 · £231,275
Crime rate: 69.5 · 116.9
Distance: 8.9 mi

Bethesda

Conwy

House price: £174,905 · £272,851
Crime rate: 69.5 · 83.5
Distance: 12.3 mi

Bethesda

Llandudno

House price: £174,905 · £246,499
Crime rate: 69.5 · 83.6
Distance: 13.5 mi

Bethesda

Llanfairfechan

House price: £174,905 · £197,802
Crime rate: 69.5 · 84
Distance: 6.2 mi

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