Bethesda vs Llanfairfechan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bethesda is about 12% cheaper on average. Bethesda has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bethesda
£174,905
Llanfairfechan
£197,802
Crime Rate
Bethesda
69.5
Llanfairfechan
84.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bethesda
N/A
Llanfairfechan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bethesda
238.7
Llanfairfechan
129.8
EPC Rating
Bethesda
63.6
Llanfairfechan
65.4
Median Income
Bethesda
£24,186
Llanfairfechan
£25,604
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Bethesda is £174,905, which is 12% less than Llanfairfechan at £197,802. The most affordable entry point in Bethesda is a flat at £150,500, while in Llanfairfechan it is a flat at £120,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Bethesda (£150,500 vs £120,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bethesda prices grew faster — 30% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 69.5 offences per 1,000 people, Bethesda is the safer of the two – 21% lower than Llanfairfechan's 84 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bethesda is violent-crime, while in Llanfairfechan 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 Llanfairfechan. Bethesda has 0 schools and Llanfairfechan has 0 schools.
Bethesda School Inspection Breakdown
Llanfairfechan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bethesda | Llanfairfechan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bethesda offers faster average downloads at 238.7 Mbps, compared to 129.8 Mbps in Llanfairfechan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bethesda and 92.2% in Llanfairfechan. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bethesda and 12.9% in Llanfairfechan.
Bethesda is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (239 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Llanfairfechan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 65.4 (band D) versus 63.6 (band D) in Bethesda. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bethesda and £1,510 in Llanfairfechan. 43.2% of homes in Bethesda have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.2% in Llanfairfechan.
Llanfairfechan has more energy-efficient housing — 46.2% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £25,604 in Llanfairfechan and £24,186 in Bethesda. The median age is 46.1 in Bethesda and 47.8 in Llanfairfechan. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bethesda and 51.8% in Llanfairfechan. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Bethesda versus 66.9% in Llanfairfechan.
| Indicator | Bethesda | Llanfairfechan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,757 | 3,261 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £25,604 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 33.5% |
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