Bethesda vs Caernarfon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Bethesda is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Bethesda has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bethesda
£174,905
Caernarfon
£231,275
Crime Rate
Bethesda
69.5
Caernarfon
116.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bethesda
N/A
Caernarfon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bethesda
238.7
Caernarfon
366.2
EPC Rating
Bethesda
63.6
Caernarfon
63.6
Median Income
Bethesda
£24,186
Caernarfon
£24,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £174,905, Bethesda undercuts Caernarfon (£231,275) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bethesda is a flat at £150,500, while in Caernarfon it is a flat at £100,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Bethesda (£150,500 vs £100,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caernarfon prices grew faster — 46% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBethesda has a crime rate of 69.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68% lower than Caernarfon at 116.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bethesda is violent-crime, while in Caernarfon 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 Bethesda and Caernarfon. Bethesda has 0 schools and Caernarfon has 0 schools.
Bethesda School Inspection Breakdown
Caernarfon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bethesda | Caernarfon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Caernarfon averages 366.2 Mbps – ahead of Bethesda's 238.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bethesda and 92.5% in Caernarfon. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bethesda and 68.9% in Caernarfon.
Caernarfon is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (366 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bethesda leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 63.6 (D), while Caernarfon averages 63.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bethesda and £1,572 in Caernarfon. 43.2% of homes in Bethesda have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.2% in Caernarfon.
Bethesda 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 Bethesda and £24,186 in Caernarfon. The median age is 46.1 in Bethesda and 46.1 in Caernarfon. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Bethesda versus 65.4% in Caernarfon. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bethesda and 52.9% in Caernarfon.
| Indicator | Bethesda | Caernarfon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,757 | 10,076 |
| 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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