Bethesda vs Menai Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bethesda offers lower property prices by roughly 39%. Menai Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bethesda
£174,905
Menai Bridge
£286,108
Crime Rate
Bethesda
69.5
Menai Bridge
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bethesda
N/A
Menai Bridge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bethesda
238.7
Menai Bridge
150.1
EPC Rating
Bethesda
63.6
Menai Bridge
64.6
Median Income
Bethesda
£24,186
Menai Bridge
£28,404
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Bethesda more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £174,905 versus £286,108 in Menai Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Bethesda is a flat at £150,500, while in Menai Bridge it is a semi-detached at £206,231.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Menai Bridge (£252,889 vs £150,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bethesda prices grew faster — 30% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 55.5 offences per 1,000 people, Menai Bridge is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Bethesda's 69.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bethesda is violent-crime, while in Menai Bridge 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 Menai Bridge. Bethesda has 0 schools and Menai Bridge has 0 schools.
Bethesda School Inspection Breakdown
Menai Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bethesda | Menai Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Menai Bridge lags behind at 150.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bethesda and 94% in Menai Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bethesda and 17.6% in Menai Bridge.
Bethesda is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (239 vs 150 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Menai Bridge is band D (score 64.6), ahead of Bethesda's band D (score 63.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bethesda and £1,626 in Menai Bridge. 43.2% of homes in Bethesda have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.2% in Menai Bridge.
Menai Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 46.2% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bethesda has a population of 3,757 while Menai Bridge has 3,045. Median household income is £28,403.5 in Menai Bridge and £24,186 in Bethesda. The median age is 46.1 in Bethesda and 47 in Menai Bridge. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bethesda and 52% in Menai Bridge.
| Indicator | Bethesda | Menai Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,757 | 3,045 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £28,403.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 33.4% |
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