Town Pop. 1,056

Living in Bethel: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bethel is 52/100, built from 7 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the LL55 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Bethel sits 51 points above the LL55 district figure of 46/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: lifestyle (14), healthcare (17) and transport (17). For the surrounding area, see LL55 postcode district.

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Bethel scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Drugs 1 crimes
↓ 73% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bro Eglwys 10 crimes
  2. 2 New Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Cremlyn 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.8 µg/m³
84
Green Space 43
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital53.9 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital54.1 mi
Aintree University Hospital56.4 mi
Hospital waitsThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryFELINHELI&PORTHAETHWY SU1 mi
GP capacity1,488 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
97
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Gwynedd
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.4%Student4.4%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership80.9%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
56
Council tax Gwynedd · 2025-26
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Llanfairpwll 3.8 mi
Llanfairpwll 3.8 mi
Bangor 4.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£178k £192k £207k £221k 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Y Felinheli 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Llanrug 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Penisa'r Waun 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Caeathro 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Caernarfon 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brynsiencyn 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Clwt-y-bont 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Llanddaniel Fab 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Waunfawr 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bontnewydd 59 4.3 mi away ⇄
Menai Bridge 52 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bethel a nice place to live?

Bethel is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bethel is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bethel?

Bethel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Bethel?

The current median house price in Bethel is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Bethel

LL55 51 ⇄

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