Bethesda vs Llandudno
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Bethesda is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Bethesda has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bethesda
£174,905
Llandudno
£246,499
Crime Rate
Bethesda
69.5
Llandudno
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bethesda
N/A
Llandudno
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bethesda
238.7
Llandudno
455.2
EPC Rating
Bethesda
63.6
Llandudno
67.2
Median Income
Bethesda
£24,186
Llandudno
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £174,905, Bethesda undercuts Llandudno (£246,499) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bethesda is a flat at £150,500, while in Llandudno it is a flat at £136,539.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Llandudno (£386,544 vs £255,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llandudno prices grew faster — 56% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBethesda has a crime rate of 69.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% lower than Llandudno at 83.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bethesda is violent-crime, while in Llandudno 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 Llandudno. Bethesda has 0 schools and Llandudno has 0 schools.
Bethesda School Inspection Breakdown
Llandudno School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bethesda | Llandudno |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Llandudno averages 455.2 Mbps – ahead of Bethesda's 238.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bethesda and 98.5% in Llandudno. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bethesda and 89.3% in Llandudno.
Llandudno is the faster of the two by 91% on average download speed (455 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Llandudno leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.2 (D), while Bethesda averages 63.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bethesda and £1,448 in Llandudno. 43.2% of homes in Bethesda have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Llandudno.
Llandudno has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,022 in Llandudno and £24,186 in Bethesda. The median age is 46.1 in Bethesda and 49.5 in Llandudno. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Bethesda versus 68.4% in Llandudno. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bethesda and 50.6% in Llandudno.
| Indicator | Bethesda | Llandudno |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,757 | 14,699 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £27,022 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 50.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 32.4% |
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