Area guide · Gwynedd

Living in Blaenau Ffestiniog

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

At a glance

Blaenau Ffestiniog is a village in Gwynedd, Wales with a population of 3,449. The average house price is £128,844 and the overall crime rate is 69.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Blaenau Ffestiniog ranks

Affordability
#10 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#47 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,449

Avg House Price

£128,844

Crime Rate

69.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

333 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£24,186

Median Age

46.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Blaenau Ffestiniog's detached homes (£177,903) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£61,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Blaenau Ffestiniog prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£99,410 → £128,844).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£177,903	£137,500	18
Semi-Detached	£123,619	£125,000	8
Terraced	£121,594	£120,500	70
Flat	£61,000	£61,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Blaenau Ffestiniog is 69.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Blaenau Ffestiniog: 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

Blaenau Ffestiniog averages 333 Mbps — 233% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Blaenau Ffestiniog 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	3,449
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 Blaenau Ffestiniog?

The average house price in Blaenau Ffestiniog is £128,844 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Blaenau Ffestiniog?

The most affordable entry point in Blaenau Ffestiniog is a flat, with an average price of £61,000.

Is Blaenau Ffestiniog a safe place to live?

Blaenau Ffestiniog has a recorded crime rate of 69.3 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 Blaenau Ffestiniog?

Average broadband download speeds in Blaenau Ffestiniog are around 333 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.2% of premises.

How big is Blaenau Ffestiniog?

Blaenau Ffestiniog is a settlement in Gwynedd with a population of approximately 3,449.

Most compared with

How does Blaenau Ffestiniog stack up against its neighbours?

Bethesda

Blaenau Ffestiniog

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

Aberbargoed

Blaenau Ffestiniog

House price: £177,121 · £128,844
Crime rate: 85 · 69.3
Distance: 94.9 mi

Abercarn

Blaenau Ffestiniog

House price: £166,339 · £128,844
Crime rate: 84.7 · 69.3
Distance: 99.1 mi

Abercynon

Blaenau Ffestiniog

House price: £161,702 · £128,844
Crime rate: N/A · 69.3
Distance: 96.2 mi

Aberdare

Blaenau Ffestiniog

House price: £172,897 · £128,844
Crime rate: N/A · 69.3
Distance: 90.7 mi

Abergavenny

Blaenau Ffestiniog

House price: £356,309 · £128,844
Crime rate: 64.2 · 69.3
Distance: 89.5 mi

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