Bethesda vs Llangefni
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bethesda offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Llangefni has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bethesda
£174,905
Llangefni
£218,529
Crime Rate
Bethesda
69.5
Llangefni
55.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bethesda
N/A
Llangefni
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bethesda
238.7
Llangefni
231.8
EPC Rating
Bethesda
63.6
Llangefni
65.5
Median Income
Bethesda
£24,186
Llangefni
£32,621
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Bethesda more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £174,905 versus £218,529 in Llangefni. The most affordable entry point in Bethesda is a flat at £150,500, while in Llangefni it is a flat at £55,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 174% pricier in Bethesda (£150,500 vs £55,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bethesda prices grew faster — 30% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 55.9 offences per 1,000 people, Llangefni is the safer of the two – 24% lower than Bethesda's 69.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bethesda is violent-crime, while in Llangefni 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 Llangefni. Bethesda has 0 schools and Llangefni has 0 schools.
Bethesda School Inspection Breakdown
Llangefni School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bethesda | Llangefni |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bethesda enjoy 238.7 Mbps on average, while Llangefni lags behind at 231.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bethesda and 87.5% in Llangefni. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bethesda and 37.8% in Llangefni.
Bethesda is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (239 vs 232 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Llangefni is band C (score 65.5), ahead of Bethesda's band D (score 63.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bethesda and £1,681 in Llangefni. 43.2% of homes in Bethesda have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Llangefni.
Llangefni has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bethesda has a population of 3,757 while Llangefni has 5,264. Median household income is £32,621 in Llangefni and £24,186 in Bethesda. The median age is 46.1 in Bethesda and 48 in Llangefni. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bethesda and 51.1% in Llangefni.
| Indicator | Bethesda | Llangefni |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,757 | 5,264 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £32,621 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 32.3% |
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