Bangor vs Bethesda
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bethesda is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Bethesda has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bangor
£231,275
Bethesda
£174,905
Crime Rate
Bangor
69.7
Bethesda
69.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bangor
N/A
Bethesda
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bangor
238.7
Bethesda
238.7
EPC Rating
Bangor
63.6
Bethesda
63.6
Median Income
Bangor
£24,186
Bethesda
£24,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £174,905, Bethesda undercuts Bangor (£231,275) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bangor is a flat at £100,279, while in Bethesda it is a flat at £150,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Bethesda (£150,500 vs £100,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bangor prices grew faster — 46% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBethesda has a crime rate of 69.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bangor at 69.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bangor is violent-crime, while in Bethesda it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bangor and Bethesda. Bangor has 0 schools and Bethesda has 0 schools.
Bangor School Inspection Breakdown
Bethesda School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bangor | Bethesda |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bangor averages 238.7 Mbps – ahead of Bethesda's 238.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bangor and 92.8% in Bethesda. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bangor and 35.2% in Bethesda.
Bangor is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (239 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bangor, scoring 63.6 on average (band D) compared to 63.6 (band D) in Bethesda. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bangor and £1,572 in Bethesda. 43.2% of homes in Bangor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.2% in Bethesda.
Bangor has more energy-efficient housing — 43.2% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £24,186 in Bangor and £24,186 in Bethesda. The median age is 46.1 in Bangor and 46.1 in Bethesda. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bangor and 52.9% in Bethesda. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Bangor versus 65.4% in Bethesda. Bangor has a population of 16,994 and Bethesda has 3,757.
| Indicator | Bangor | Bethesda |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,994 | 3,757 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £24,186 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 34.5% |
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